PCB Design Engineer

Celestia eScan SL; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Edinburgh is seeking a skilled PCB design engineer to support project commitments. The role requires expertise in multi-layer PCB design and development, particularly using Altium. The successful candidate will have a degree in electronics or a related field, and experience with mixed signal and power converter PCBs is essential. This opportunity promises varied challenges in high-performance PCB solutions for satellite communication applications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in PCB design and development.
• Hands-on experience in system integration and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with production data-pack creation.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout of multi-layer PCBs.
• Production of manufacture data-packs.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams for project deliverables.

Skills

PCB design using Altium

Mixed signal and power converter design

RF layout knowledge

Laboratory testing and measurement

Education

Degree in electronics, telecommunication or systems engineering

Job description

Due to increased project commitments and anticipated growth, we are seeking either a full time or contract PCB design engineer to support our ongoing development initiatives in our European operations. This position is a part of a key project requirement and will be based in our Edinburgh office.

You will play a critical role in a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the design, development, and validation of mixed signal or power converter PCBs for our ground station and terminal products for satellite communication applications across L-Band to Ka-Band.

The varied and challenging role involves hands‑on design, system integration, performance optimisation and verification to ensure project deliverables meet technical, quality and schedule targets.

You will work closely with our RF, digital, mechanical and test engineering teams to deliver high‑performance PCB solutions that meet customer and project requirements, supporting both prototype and production phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and layout of multi‑layer PCBs using Altium is essential
• Design of mixed signal and/or power converter PCBs is essential
• Production of manufacture data‑packs is also essential
• Having knowledge of RF layout would be a big plus
• Familiarity with laboratory test and measurement using spectrum analysers, VNAs, signal generators, digital oscilloscopes and power meters would also be an advantage
• A degree in electronics, telecommunication or systems engineering is desirable

We endeavour to respond quickly to all applications so if you are interested please send your CV with a short covering note to [e-mail].