PCB Designer

Job Description

PCB Designer/Support Engineer

Location: Cambridge, UK
Department: Engineering
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About Us:

We are on a mission to revolutionize RF Front End Architectures with our Tunable Duplexer and Adaptive Passive Cancelation technology. As a technology start-up and fabless semiconductor company, we are backed by strong investment, focused on designing, developing, and commercializing Tunable RF Front Ends for connected wearables and mobile devices. We are in the early stages of our journey, offering a unique opportunity for you to shape our company’s future and disrupt the current marketplace.

Our Values:

We emphasize fostering a culture rooted in collaboration, teamwork, and accountability. We believe that working together, leveraging each team member’s unique strengths, leads to remarkable results. Our commitment to integrity, respect, honesty, and openness forms the foundation of our interactions. We encourage ambition, initiative, and visionary thinking, as these qualities drive innovation and propel us towards success. Additionally, we value adaptability, proactivity, and resilience. We seek individuals comfortable with ambiguity, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated PCB/laminate Designer to join our team in the UK. You will be responsible for creating schematics, designing, and optimizing layouts for laminates of our laminate-based multi-chip modules and various types of test PCBs. This role requires close collaboration with RF-engineers and IC designers to achieve optimal solutions meeting all relevant cost, size, and performance targets. You will also coordinate the assembly of our products on Test PCBs and assist in testing the assembled PCBs.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Layout:

• Collaborate closely with the engineering team to create application-specific schematics.
• Develop symbols, footprints, and models for custom components.
• Design and optimize layouts for PCBs and laminate-based modules.
• Work with the engineering team to ensure designs are functional and reliable.
• Establish and maintain Design Rule Checking (DRC) processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with specifications.
• Create required documentation to facilitate design reviews.

Support:

• Arrange the timely delivery of off-the-shelf components and coordinate the assembly of our products on test PCBs.
• Assist in electrical testing of hardware.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electronics or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience with PCB layouts for RF products.
• Experience with product development milestones and review processes.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with layout software or tools.
• Strong understanding of DRC checking processes.
• Ability to support and conduct electrical testing of hardware.

People Skills:

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality designs.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension contributions.
• Company Share Option Scheme.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Weekly company lunches.
• Flexible work hours and remote work options.

Equal Opportunities:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.