PCB CAD Engineer

Roke Manor Research Limited; Romsey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Romsey is seeking a Junior PCB CAD Engineer. The successful candidate will be involved in designing and developing PCBs for applications in Defence and National Security. Responsibilities include schematic capture, CAD layout, and supporting material selection. Candidates should have a formal degree in Engineering and some experience with Altium PCB CAD software. A commitment to ongoing training and effective communication in an agile team environment is essential. Flexibility in benefits is offered.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Flexible benefits package

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Must have a formal qualification in Engineering.
• Knowledge of electronic components is essential.
• Some experience with Altium PCB CAD tool is required.

Responsibilities

• Support electronic engineers with schematic capture.
• Maintain the component library and perform detailed CAD layout.
• Support selection of PCB materials and preparation of manufacturing data.

Skills

Knowledge of electronic components

Experience of independent working

Some experience of Altium PCB CAD tool

Education

Formal qualification in an Engineering discipline

Tools

Altium PCB CAD

Job description

Roke, Roke Manor, Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Thursday 5 February 2026 at 01:00

Great ideas come from different minds. That’s why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background — and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most. And as the challenges evolve, so do we — working on the technologies that will shape tomorrow, not just today.

At Roke

Roke imagines a more secure world where technology protects, where engineers, consultants and business staff collaborate to protect what matters most to our clients.

Roke is a leader in the development of cutting‑edge technology solutions for the defence industry with clients spanning National Security, Defence and Intelligence areas. We work alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges.

The Job Opportunity

Roke is seeking a Junior PCB CAD Engineer to join an engineering team working on designing and developing PCBs to be part of cutting‑edge solutions that in many cases will find their way into applications in both the Defence and National Security domains.

You will be responsible for PCB design. This will include supporting electronic engineers with Schematic Capture, creating library parts where required, doing detailed layout work, including routing of RF and high‑speed digital signals on multi‑layer PCBs. Roke uses Altium PCB CAD software.

As a junior role, training opportunities will be provided, as well as guidance from a senior PCB CAD engineer.

The role requires an individual who can work independently and be able to request support as required, who can work closely with an agile software team, applying their technical knowledge and domain experience, whilst communicating effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

As a Junior PCB CAD Engineer your responsibilities will include:

• Schematic Capture of electronic designs, liaising and support an Electronic Design engineer
• Maintaining the component library, including definition, design component and footprint
• Detailed CAD layout of the PCB, major component positioning, to detailed track routing, taking particular care with RF tracks to maintain required impedance, high‑speed digital tracks to ensure signal integrity, as well as power supply connectivity to ensure required resistance to avoid overheating.
• Support the Electronic Design Engineer in selection of PCB material (substrates, copper thickness)
• Preparation of manufacturing data
• Grow detailed awareness of IPC‑A‑600, IPC‑A‑610, up to class 3, IPC‑2221 standards and guidelines

Essential skills will include

• Formal qualification in an Engineering discipline
• Knowledge of electronic components
• Some experience of Altium PCB CAD tool
• Experience of independent working
• Willingness to undertake training, and develop skills to work towards

Why You Should Join Us

We have a competitive salary and access to a number of additional flexible benefits, which will cover Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection and Life, Leisure and Entertainment.

Roke has a great community of groups with shared interests. These enable people to share ideas and be passionate about tools, technologies and techniques, which interest them.

We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. Our working environment is friendly, creative and inclusive and support a diverse work‑force and those with additional needs.

Security Information

Due to the nature of this position, we require you to be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To qualify, the candidate should have resided in the UK for the last 5 years for SC.

The Next Step

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

Roke, Roke Manor, Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom