Copello Global
Printed Circuit Board Design Engineer
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Printed Circuit Board Design Engineer
PCB Design Engineer
Our client, an established and highly respected engineering organisation, is seeking a PCB Design Engineer to join a specialist technology team delivering complex solutions across commercial, defence, aerospace, and secure systems programmes.
This role offers the opportunity to work on high-integrity, multi-layer PCB designs across a diverse portfolio of cutting-edge projects, ranging from early-stage R&D through to full-scale production.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and layout complex multi-layer PCBs (4–20 layers), including rigid, flex, and rigid-flex designs
- Support development of analogue, RF, digital, high-speed, and power circuits
- Ensure designs meet EMC, signal integrity, and security (e.g. TEMPEST) requirements
- Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, and production teams to ensure design integration and manufacturability
- Engage with suppliers to ensure compliance with DFM, DFT, and fabrication standards
- Develop and maintain component libraries, footprints, and CAD data
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to technical decision-making
- Estimate design effort and support project delivery to cost and schedule targets
- Contribute to continuous improvement of design tools, processes, and best practices
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Experience & Skills Required
- Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline
- Proven experience in PCB design and layout of complex, high-density circuits
- Strong knowledge of multi-layer routing, IPC standards, and design constraints
- Experience using industry-standard PCB design tools (e.g. Altium, PADS or similar)
- Understanding of DFM/DFT principles and supplier engagement
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to tight deadlines
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Desirable Experience
- Signal integrity or power distribution analysis
- Experience with RF or high-speed digital design
- Familiarity with Gerber/ODB++ data
- Exposure to configuration management tools (e.g. Windchill)
- Schematic capture capability
Security & Eligibility
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC/DV). This typically requires British citizenship and UK residency history.
Benefits
- Annual bonus scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Generous holiday allowance + option to purchase extra
- Pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Flexible working hours (including early Friday finish)
- Additional flexible benefits package
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