PCB Design Engineer

Celestia UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Edinburgh is seeking a PCB Design Engineer for a full-time or contract position. The role involves designing and validating mixed-signal or power converter PCBs for satellite communication applications. Candidates should have experience with Altium and PCB layout, along with knowledge in RF layout. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to key projects in European operations.

Qualifications

• Design and validate mixed-signal or power converter PCBs.
• Conduct performance optimisation and verification.
• Collaborate with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate PCBs for satellite communication.
• Conduct hands-on design and system integration.
• Deliver high-performance PCB solutions.

Skills

Design and layout of multi-layer PCBs using Altium

Experience designing mixed-signal and/or power converter PCBs

Production of manufacture data-packs

Knowledge of RF layout

Familiarity with laboratory test and measurement tools

Education

Degree in electronics, telecommunication, or systems engineering

Job description

PCB Design Engineer

Celestia Technologies

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

We are seeking a full‑time or contract PCB Design Engineer to support our ongoing development initiatives in European operations. This position is part of a key project requirement and will be based in our Edinburgh office.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate mixed‑signal or power converter PCBs for ground station and terminal products used in satellite communication applications across L-Band to Ka-Band.
• Conduct hands‑on design, system integration, performance optimisation, and verification to meet technical, quality, and schedule targets.
• Collaborate closely with RF, digital, mechanical, and test engineering teams to deliver high‑performance PCB solutions for prototype and production phases.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Design and layout of multi‑layer PCBs using Altium (essential).
• Experience designing mixed‑signal and/or power converter PCBs (essential).
• Production of manufacture data‑packs (essential).
• Knowledge of RF layout (great plus).
• Familiarity with laboratory test and measurement tools such as spectrum analysers, VNAs, signal generators, digital oscilloscopes, and power meters (advantage).
• A degree in electronics, telecommunication, or systems engineering (desirable).

How to Apply

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