Contract Electronics Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Platform Recruitment
£55 Per hour
Outside
Onsite
Biggleswade, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Contract Electronics Design Engineer involves designing and laying out complex multi-layer PCBs using Cadence OrCAD/Allegro PCB Editor. The engineer will work on both analogue and digital circuits, support R&D projects, and prepare technical documentation. This position is based in Bedfordshire and offers a contract length of 3 to 6 months with potential for extension. The role is classified as outside IR35, providing an opportunity for immediate impact in a specialist engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and layout of complex, multi-layer PCBs (up to 8 layers) using Cadence OrCAD / Allegro PCB Editor.
- Work across both analogue and digital circuits, covering microcontroller/microprocessor-based designs.
- Support ongoing R&D projects as well as updates to legacy designs.
- Prepare technical documentation (BOMs, build instructions, change notes).
Key Skills:
- Proven track record with PCB design in Cadence Allegro / OrCAD.
- Strong understanding of analogue and digital design.
- Knowledge of compliance and safe design practices.
- Experience in low-level firmware development in C/C++ would be advantageous.
Salary (Rate): £55.00/hr
City: Biggleswade
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Engineering
Contract Electronics Design Engineer
Location: Bedfordshire (On-site)
Contract Length: 3 - 6 months (Outside IR35 potential)
Platform Recruitment is supporting a long-established high-precision engineering business who design and manufacture specialist instrumentation. They are seeking a Contract Electronics Design Engineer to assist with an immediate workload, particularly around complex PCB design.
The Role:
- Design and layout of complex, multi-layer PCBs (up to 8 layers) using Cadence OrCAD / Allegro PCB Editor.
- Work across both analogue and digital circuits, covering microcontroller/microprocessor-based designs.
- Support ongoing R&D projects as well as updates to legacy designs.
- Prepare technical documentation (BOMs, build instructions, change notes)
About You:
- Proven track record with PCB design in Cadence Allegro / OrCAD.
- Strong understanding of analogue and digital design.
- Knowledge of compliance and safe design practices.
- Experience in low-level firmware development in C/C++ would be advantageous.
What’s On Offer:
- 3–6 month contract with potential to extend.
- Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a specialist engineering environment.
- Competitive hourly rate with possible Outside IR35 engagement.