Electronics Design Engineer

Company Description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

As an Electronics Design Engineer, you will join our Loughborough team to support our activities within the clean energy and advanced technology sector. 

You will be responsible for the design and development of electronic hardware solutions, supporting the delivery of new PCB designs from concept through to release. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will contribute to the creation of innovative products, ensuring designs are robust, manufacturable, and meet project requirements.

• Location: Loughborough
• On Site: Full-time 
• Clearance: Clearable
• Experience Level: Mid-Junior (2-4 years experience)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop PCB layouts using Altium Designer
• Support the delivery of new PCB designs through the full product development lifecycle
• Create and maintain schematic designs, PCB layouts, and associated engineering documentation
• Perform design reviews and support PCB design validation activities
• Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure successful product integration
• Support prototype builds, testing, and debugging activities
• Manage engineering changes and maintain accurate design records
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities within the electronics development process

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Experience designing PCBs using Altium Designer
• Knowledge of schematic capture and PCB layout principles
• Understanding of PCB design for manufacture and assembly (DFM/DFA)
• Experience producing technical documentation and engineering drawings
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Good communication and organisational skills

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in electronics design or PCB development
• Experience supporting products through design, development, and validation activities

Desirable Skills:

• Experience supporting prototype build and test activities
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI considerations in PCB design
• Knowledge of analogue and digital circuit design
• Experience within clean energy, automotive, aerospace, or advanced technology sectors
• Understanding of product lifecycle management and engineering change control processes

Additional Information

Why join us? 

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

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