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PCB Design Engineer

Matchtech
Posted a day ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB234LR, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per year

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking a Senior PCB Design Engineer located south of Cambridge, offering a hybrid work model with 3 days onsite.
  • This role involves turning electronic designs into manufacturable PCBs while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineers.
  • Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in hardware or product development, with expertise in PCB design and a strong track record in RF/microwave/mm-wave projects.
  • The position requires proficiency in Altium, knowledge of SMT, DFA/DFM, IPC standards, and strong communication skills for supplier engagement.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package will be provided, along with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Senior PCB Design Engineer
Location: South of Cambridge | Hybrid: 3 days onsite

Join a team where exceptional engineering meets real-world impact.
We design cutting-edge products across RF, digital, power and analogue domains for commercial, industrial and defence customers. We're known for high-quality engineering, honest collaboration and technology that drives safer, more sustainable outcomes.



The Opportunity

We're looking for a proactive Senior PCB Design Engineer to turn world-class electronic designs into manufacturable reality. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineers, you'll take full ownership of PCB layout, manufacturability, supplier engagement and release to manufacture. This role goes beyond layout-you'll help shape and advance PCB capability, reporting directly to the Director of Hardware.



What You'll Do

  • Convert schematics into robust, manufacturable PCB designs

  • Manage schematic/footprint libraries and generate manufacturing data packs

  • Maintain and develop supplier relationships across PCB CAD, fabrication and assembly

  • Negotiate stack-ups, costs and lead times with manufacturers

  • Own technical delivery of PCB design & manufacture, tracking progress for PMs

  • Lead internal and external design reviews, ensuring designs meet ISO9001, quality and schedule requirements



What You Bring

  • A strong track record of PCB design projects; RF/microwave/mm-wave experience highly desirable

  • Expert user of Altium; familiarity with Siemens PADS a bonus

  • Solid knowledge of SMT, DFA/DFM, IPC standards and EMI/EMC best practice

  • Experience working closely with electronics and mechanical teams

  • Confident communicator able to engage suppliers and influence outcomes

  • HNC/HND or degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, plus 5+ years in hardware/product development



Offering:

  • Competitive salary + package aligned to your experience

  • Clear routes for technical, commercial or managerial progression

  • Strong support for training and professional development

  • Friendly, collaborative culture with regular social events

  • Hybrid working and excellent transport links to Cambridge

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