Senior PCB Layout Engineer

Locations: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire / Fleet, Hampshire / Farnborough, Hampshire. Flexible hours with options for condensed working weeks, 9‑day fortnights or part‑time arrangements. Relocation assistance available. L3Harris is a trusted disruptor in defense technology, delivering end‑to‑end solutions across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

We empower employees in an inclusive, engaging environment that champions work‑life success and professional growth. Our culture is built on unwavering values, community dedication and a commitment to excellence.

• Implement PCB layouts for complex multi‑layer (4‑20 layers) rigid and flex‑rigid PCBs using micro, blind and buried vias as required.
• Collaborate with electronic design and mechanical engineering teams to ensure layouts meet functional and physical requirements.
• Generate PCB constraints to guarantee signal and power integrity.
• Create PCB manufacturing drawings, including bare board and assembly drawings.
• Work closely with PCB fabricators to ensure layouts align with their capabilities.
• Manage PCB part libraries and create land patterns for new components.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.

• Demonstrable expertise in the layout of complex high‑speed digital and RF designs using Siemens Xpedition Enterprise PCB design software.
• Experience implementing PCB layouts on both rigid and flex‑rigid board technologies.
• In‑depth knowledge of PCB placement and routing guidelines compliant with industry standards (e.g., IPC 2221).
• Experience with DFM and DFT design practices and liaising with PCB suppliers to optimise approaches and resolve issues.
• Experience using PLM software (such as Aras Innovator or Windchill) for PCB data configuration control.
• Ideally, experience with Siemens I/O Optimizer for managing high‑pin‑count devices such as FPGAs.

Important to know – many of our roles require UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who receive a conditional offer must meet UK right‑to‑work requirements and be eligible for access to classified information, subject to governmental security checks.

L3Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.