PCB Layout Engineer

leonardo company; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

Our Electronics Engineering Function is looking to grow its PCB Layout team to work on designs across its portfolios, specifically to support our collaboration on the Global Combat Air Program. This is an excellent opportunity to work on some of the most cutting-edge PCB designs, across a wide variety of technologies, multi-layer analogue and high-speed digital, power and specialist comms and interfaces at ultra-high frequencies 40GHz and beyond.

What you’ll do as a PCB Layout Engineer:

You will collaborate with Hardware and Microwave engineers across varied projects to develop innovative PCB layouts, from import of schematics, component creation and placement. Followed by routing of high-speed power and mixed signals for thermal management and electromagnetic compatibility. Finalising the designs with accurate design documentation (Gerbers, Assembly drawings and BOMs). You will use and develop your skills to deliver complex designs, whilst utilising the latest Siemens toolchain while complying with the latest defence and industry standards to meet the requirements of the project and ensuring optimal performance and manufacturability.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the new era of aircraft defensive systems with the option to work largely remotely.

You really must have:

Experience of:

• Creating complex multi-layer PCBs with multiple design interfaces, which may include RF, digital, FPGA, power supply and mixed-signal circuitry.
• An ability to read schematics and design PCBs in accordance with the design intent.
• Familiarity with high pin count parts, high-speed signal routing, differential pairs and standard interfaces, such as SMA, SMP and USB.
• Validating design data to ensure compliance with supplier capability.
• Creating manufacturing output data packs, to company standards.
• Participating in project meetings and providing advice to electronic engineers relating to design rules for PCB tools, materials and substrate technology.
• Liaising with external suppliers, PCB Assembly houses and PCB Fabricators.
• HNC/HND or relevant degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing.

It would be nice if you did have:

• Experience with RF PCB design or mixed-signal systems.
• Familiarity with 3D modelling and mechanical integration for PCB assemblies.
• Knowledge of power electronics and related thermal management challenges.
• Hands-on experience with PCB manufacturing, testing and/or assembly processes (DFM/DFX).
• Experience with PLM systems for managing design documentation and version control.

Tools:

Candidates should be familiar with current industry-standard ECAD tools used for PCB design and layout. It is desirable that you have experience with Siemens Xpedition, although toolset training will be provided.

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part-time opportunities, please talk to us.
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning.
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.