PCB Layout Engineer Cambridge (On-site, 5 days a week) £60,000 – £70,000 (depending on experience) About the Company Our client is a leading engineering organisation specialising in advanced RF and high-frequency electronic solutions. Their technology supports critical infrastructure across industries such as telecommunications, aerospace, and defence, working on complex, high-performance systems at the cutting edge of innovation. The Role This is a great opportunity for an experienced PCB Layout Engineer to work on complex, high-performance electronic systems. You will play a key role in delivering robust and manufacturable PCB designs, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams across hardware, RF, software, and manufacturing.This role goes beyond traditional PCB layout - it requires strong engineering understanding, with a focus on performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Key Responsibilities Own PCB layout activities across complex electronic products Translate schematics into high-quality PCB layouts considering electrical, mechanical, and thermal constraints Design with controlled impedance, signal integrity, power integrity, grounding, and EMC in mind Support high-speed interfaces such as Ethernet, DDR, LVDS, PCIe, and JESD204 Produce full fabrication and assembly documentation packages Participate in design reviews, DFM/DFA assessments, and risk reviews Verify component footprints, symbols, and libraries Support development of PCB design standards, libraries, and processes Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to resolve design challenges Support prototype builds, bring-up, and issue investigation Requirements Essential: Strong PCB layout experience using Altium Designer (Altium 365 desirable) Experience taking designs from schematic through to manufacturing release Solid understanding of PCB stack-up, controlled impedance, signal integrity, and power integrity Experience with mixed-signal, digital, power, and RF-supporting designs Knowledge of PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, and DFM/DFA processes Experience creating and validating component libraries and footprints Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a collaborative environment Desirable: Experience with RF, microwave, or mmWave PCB design High-speed and multilayer PCB design experience Knowledge of IPC standards and advanced PCB materials Experience with PLM systems and engineering change processes Experience mentoring or contributing to design standards
