Senior PCB Design Engineer

Company: Thales
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Location

Crawley, Reading, Belfast or Glasgow.

Responsibilities

  • Designing single, double, and multilayer PCBs for high-speed and RF applications
  • Producing high-quality PCB layouts and full manufacturing data packs
  • Applying DFM/DFT principles to ensure robust, manufacturable designs
  • Managing constraints within CAD tools to meet performance requirements
  • Supporting schematic capture and design updates where needed
  • Collaborating closely with RF, electronics, and mechanical engineers
  • Engaging with internal and external manufacturers to deliver on time and to quality
  • Supporting engineering change processes and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in PCB design (analogue and/or RF environments)
  • Strong understanding of high-speed, low-noise design principles
  • Experience with industry-standard PCB CAD tools and constraint management
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture/test
  • Comfortable working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering environment

Benefits

  • Performance-related bonus
  • Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00
  • 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
  • 24 hours volunteering paid for
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension scheme
  • Life cover
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
  • Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
  • Gym membership discounts

Security Clearance Requirement

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a non-ITAR country may be considered. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. We ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. Employee well-being policies and inclusive features support all staff.

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Posted: May 23rd, 2026