PCB Layout Engineer in Bishopton

Job Description

Our client, a world leader in advanced RF and microwave technology, are looking for a PCB Layout Engineer based in Cambridge to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-performance electronic systems, supporting the development of cutting-edge products across telecoms, space, and defence sectors. The role goes beyond traditional PCB layout, combining design expertise with a strong understanding of engineering principles and manufacturability.

Key responsibilities of the PCB Layout Engineer job based in Cambridge:

• Own PCB layout activities across complex electronic products and subsystems.
• Translate schematic designs into high-quality PCB layouts meeting electrical, mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing requirements.
• Design with consideration for impedance control, grounding, power distribution, thermal management, and EMC performance.
• Support high-speed digital interfaces such as Ethernet, DDR, LVDS, PCIe, and JESD204.
• Generate full fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing documentation packages.
• Participate in design reviews, DFM/DFA assessments, and engineering risk reviews.
• Verify component footprints, symbols, and libraries against datasheets.
• Support continuous improvement of PCB standards, libraries, and design processes.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to resolve production challenges.
• Support prototype builds, board bring-up, and investigation of PCB-related issues.

Experience required for the PCB Layout Engineer job based in Cambridge:

• Strong PCB layout experience using Altium Designer and Altium 365.
• Experience taking PCB designs from schematic through to manufacturing release.
• Good understanding of PCB stack-ups, signal integrity, power integrity, thermal design, and EMC.
• Experience working with mixed-signal, digital, power, and RF-related designs.
• Ability to interpret schematics and understand engineering intent.
• Experience creating and validating component footprints and libraries.
• Knowledge of PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, and DFM/DFA processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly collaborative and innovative engineering team, working on cutting-edge RF technologies and contributing to products used in critical communications and advanced applications.