PCB Designer

BAE Systems is looking for an experienced PCB Designer to join their contract team on-site in Cowes, Isle of Wight. This is a great opportunity to work on complex PCB designs supporting advanced electronic systems within a specialist design environment.

The role

You’ll be part of a small team delivering a steady flow of designs, taking work from early concept through to full manufacturing release. Responsibilities include:

• PCB design and layout from concept through to manufacturing data packs
• Schematic interpretation, creation, and ongoing management
• Cadence Allegro schematic capture, layout, constraints and library/toolset support
• Close collaboration with electronic, mechanical and manufacturing teams (DFM/DFT focus)
• Design and peer review support
• Component library management (symbols/parts, databases, toolsets)
• Updates/modifications to legacy PCB designs
• Supporting and training engineers/designers around schematic tools, constraints files, and board design best practice

Skills and experience needed

• Expert knowledge of Cadence Allegro
• Strong background in large, complex multi-layer / multi-substrate PCB designs (up to 24 layers, 2000+ components)
• Experience designing for controlled impedance, high-speed digital, RF, mixed-signal, high current, and FPGA technologies
• Knowledge of blind, buried and filled vias
• Experience with flex PCBs and interconnecting assemblies
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and IPC-610
• HND (or higher) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or equivalent)

Contract details

• Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight (full time on-site)
• Duration: 6 months
• Rate: £51.60 PAYE or £69.65 Umbrella
• Clearance: BPSS + SC eligibility
• Restrictions: subject to ITAR and UK eyes only

Apply now to be considered, or message me directly for more information.

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