Senior PCB Design Engineer
CV-LibraryCambridgeshirepermanentPosted: 22 April 2026
Apply NowPermanent | £50,000 - £60,000 | Essex / Cambridge Border
We're looking for an experienced Senior PCB Design Engineer to take ownership of complex RF, digital and mixed‑signal PCB designs from concept through to release. This is a hands‑on role for someone who takes pride in delivering high‑quality boards, on time and with no loose ends.
You'll work in a collaborative, fast‑paced engineering environment alongside experts in RF (DC to mmWave), high‑speed digital and FPGA-based systems, playing a key role in shaping PCB design best practice and improving delivery efficiency.
What you'll be doing
Owning end‑to‑end PCB design, from library creation to final release
Translating schematics into robust, manufacturable PCBAs
Designing complex multi‑layer, controlled‑impedance and HDI boards
Leading and contributing to internal and customer design reviews
Ensuring quality, compliance and on‑time delivery across all designs
Driving continuous improvement in PCB design processes
What we're looking for
Proven experience designing RF, digital, analogue and power PCBs
Strong expertise in HDI techniques (microvias, via‑in‑pad, back‑drilling)
Advanced constraint management and high‑speed design skills
Expert user of Altium Designer (PADS experience a bonus)
Solid understanding of DFM/DFA, SMT, IPC standards and EMI/EMC
Confident, self‑motivated and comfortable working under pressure
Background
HNC/HND or degree in Electronic / Electrical Engineering
5+ years' experience in PCB design and electronics product development
What's on offer
Competitive salary £50k-£60k (DOE)
Hybrid working (three days on site)
Supportive, engineering‑led culture with real scope for progression
Essex / Cambridge border location with good road and rail access
We're looking for an experienced Senior PCB Design Engineer to take ownership of complex RF, digital and mixed‑signal PCB designs from concept through to release. This is a hands‑on role for someone who takes pride in delivering high‑quality boards, on time and with no loose ends.
You'll work in a collaborative, fast‑paced engineering environment alongside experts in RF (DC to mmWave), high‑speed digital and FPGA-based systems, playing a key role in shaping PCB design best practice and improving delivery efficiency.
What you'll be doing
Owning end‑to‑end PCB design, from library creation to final release
Translating schematics into robust, manufacturable PCBAs
Designing complex multi‑layer, controlled‑impedance and HDI boards
Leading and contributing to internal and customer design reviews
Ensuring quality, compliance and on‑time delivery across all designs
Driving continuous improvement in PCB design processes
What we're looking for
Proven experience designing RF, digital, analogue and power PCBs
Strong expertise in HDI techniques (microvias, via‑in‑pad, back‑drilling)
Advanced constraint management and high‑speed design skills
Expert user of Altium Designer (PADS experience a bonus)
Solid understanding of DFM/DFA, SMT, IPC standards and EMI/EMC
Confident, self‑motivated and comfortable working under pressure
Background
HNC/HND or degree in Electronic / Electrical Engineering
5+ years' experience in PCB design and electronics product development
What's on offer
Competitive salary £50k-£60k (DOE)
Hybrid working (three days on site)
Supportive, engineering‑led culture with real scope for progression
Essex / Cambridge border location with good road and rail access