PCB Layout Engineer

Mbda Systems; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the UK is seeking a PCB Layout Engineer to join their team. The role involves developing complex PCB layouts and conducting design reviews, requiring extensive experience in RF and high-speed technologies. Offering a hybrid work model, the ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a proven ability to mentor others. Competitive salary around £55,000 and various employee benefits included.

Benefits

Company bonus: Up to £2,500

Pension: up to 14% total contribution

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi leave: up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in RF/High speed/Analogue/Power/SI or EMC.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills for production suitability.
• PCB design and best practices for high reliability products.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex PCB Layouts based on various requirements.
• Conduct design reviews and support new technology introductions.
• Mentor team members and share knowledge.

Skills

RF/High speed/Analogue/Power/SI or EMC

Negotiation and influencing skills

Leadership of design reviews

PCB design best practices

PCB fabrication processes knowledge

Excellent communication

Job description

PCB Layout Engineer – MBDA

Join MBDA’s PCB Layout team to provide a full service to internal programmes spanning all board types.

Location: Stevenage or Bolton (hybrid; 2 days onsite per week)

Salary: Circa £55,000 (dependent on experience)

Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship (minimum BPSS checks may apply).

Benefits

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (year‑to‑year)
• Pension: up to 14% total contribution
• Overtime: paid overtime opportunities
• Flexi leave: up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks maternity/ adoption/ shared parental (paternity, neonatal, fertility optional).
• Facilities: subsidised meals, free car parking and more.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex PCB Layouts based on electrical, mechanical, thermal and environmental requirements.
• Adapt emerging technologies to meet high reliability and high production yield.
• Conduct design reviews and support new technology introductions nationally and internationally.
• Mentor team members and share knowledge with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in RF/High speed/Analogue/Power/SI or EMC.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills for production suitability.
• Leadership of design reviews and new technology introductions.
• PCB design and best practices for high reliability products.
• PCB fabrication processes knowledge (materials, stack‑ups).
• Excellent communication with stakeholders and international partners.

Applicants must be a British Citizen or Dual UK national. All candidates will undergo BPSS checks.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation supporting armed forces. MBDA welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.