Ultra Intelligence & Communications Cyber (UK)

Defense Technology

SeniorPCBDesignEngineer

United Kingdom FULL TIME
The Brief

“Senior PCB Design Engineer at Ultra Intelligence & Communications Cyber (UK). Skills: PCB Design, PCB Layout, Altium, PADs. Design and layout complex multi-layer PCBs. Design PCB layouts for analogue, RF, digital, power, high-speed circuits”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver multiple concurrent research, development and production programmes; Ensure the PCB conforms to requirements; Ensure the design is of high quality; Ensure seamless transition to manufacture; Deliver to time and effort estimates; Achieve optimal balance between requirements, schedule and cost; Lead to contract awards

Industry & Context.

Defense Technology
Eligibility Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance, British Citizen resident in UK for 5-10 years for SC/DV clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience, Experience of PCB design, routing and layout of complex, high-density electronic circuit assemblies, including through-hole and fine-pitch SMT components, Extensive experience of using industry standard toolsets for PCB layout and simulation, In-depth knowledge of routing practices, guidelines and IPC standards, Experience of implementing DFM and DFT features on PCBs and review processes with suppliers, Proven experience of using modern design tools with a record of successful PCB designs covering a range of complex PCBs e. g. multi-layer, high speed digital, RF, analogue and power distribution

Nice to Have

Experience of signal integrity analysis on routed PCBs, Understanding of power distribution and thermal aspects of PCB design, Experience of Gerber file and ODB++ manipulation, Carrying out complex layout using Altium or PADs, Ability to create schematics using Altium or PADs, Experience of using Windchill for version control

What You'll Do.

Design and layout complex multi-layer PCBs

Design PCB layouts for analogue

Design PCB layouts considering security

EMC and TEMPEST implications

Incorporate test points in the layout

Liaise with bare PCB fabricators

Liaise with PCB assembly houses

Work with mechanical engineers

Liaise with procurement and supply chain teams

CAD library administration

Participate in designs reviews

Develop and maintain knowledge of best practice PCB design processes

Estimate time and effort for PCB design activities

Propose improvements in tools

processes and techniques

Contribute to or lead defined aspects of the project

Generate and review technical proposals

Provide accurate estimates for bids and proposals

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with the electronic hardware team; Work with the mechanical engineers; Liaising with the procurement and supply chain teams; Participating in designs reviews with electrical and mechanical hardware engineers; Explains technically complex concepts clearly to less technical/involved parties

Communication Scope

Explains technically complex concepts clearly

Process & Methodology

Prioritise workload, Work under pressure, Deliver on multiple projects, Estimate time and effort, Cost and schedule adherence, Balance between requirements, schedule and cost, Lead defined aspects of the project

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