At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop high-speed PCBs for cutting-edge aerospace and defence systems.
- Company: Join a leading tech company with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive pay, and great health benefits.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with opportunities for learning and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in aerospace technology while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in electronic design and a passion for problem-solving.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are looking for a hands-on Electronics Hardware Engineer to join our AVS team, working on high-performance embedded computing systems used in aerospace and defence applications. Other applications may include products such as flight recorders, air data computers and video systems. This role is focused on the design and development of complex PCBs, including high-speed digital interfaces such as PCIe and Ethernet, within ruggedised VPX/XMC-based systems deployed in military aircraft. You will be involved across the full product lifecycle – from early concept and schematic design through to layout, bring-up, test, qualification, and production support. This is a practical engineering role. You will be expected to design, build, debug, and improve real hardware.
Location: Letchworth office, UK.
Benefits:
- Work-life balance through Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent)
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement with Employer Match
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Competitive Pay
- Bonus Scheme
- Recognition
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop multi-layer PCBs for high-speed embedded systems
- Work on interfaces including PCIe and Ethernet
- Contribute to schematic capture and guide PCB layout with signal integrity, grounding, and EMC in mind
- Support board bring-up, debug, and verification in the lab
- Work across analogue, digital, and power domains
- Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams
- Support environmental and qualification testing
- Contribute to design reviews and technical decision-making
- Support production and resolve issues in deployed hardware
Qualifications:
- Experience in electronic design
- Understanding of high-speed design, grounding, and EMC and willingness to develop
- Experience with Altium, OrCAD, or similar
- Desirable: VPX / XMC experience
- DC-DC PSU design
- Aerospace / Defence background (CDR, PDR, DO245 etc)
- Qualification testing exposure
- Hands-on debug and lab experience
- Practical, problem-solving mindset
Compliance Statement: This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
EEO Statement: Curtiss-Wright is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
Electronics Hardware Engineer in Letchworth employer: PUK Penny & Giles Controls Limited
At Curtiss-Wright, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Letchworth that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive learning and development opportunities, competitive pay, and a supportive culture that values work-life balance with hybrid working options. Join us to be part of a team that not only designs cutting-edge technology for aerospace and defence but also prioritises your well-being and career advancement.
Contact Details:
PUK Penny & Giles Controls Limited Recruitment Team
