Remote Contract Opportunity - PCB Designer (Commercial Drones)

Remote Contract Opportunity - PCB Designer (Commercial Drones)

Posted 4 days ago by 1757054475

£600 Per day
Undetermined
Remote
England

Summary: The role is for an experienced PCB Designer to join an early-stage startup in the commercial drone sector on a fully remote contract basis. The designer will be instrumental in developing multilayer PCB layouts and collaborating with engineers to optimize designs for drone systems. This position offers flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to a rapidly scaling company. Immediate availability is preferred for this contract role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop multilayer PCB layouts for drone systems, from concept through to production.
  • Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and mechanical engineers to optimize design.
  • Ensure compliance with performance, reliability, and regulatory standards.
  • Work with manufacturing partners to streamline for production and assembly.
  • Support prototype builds, testing, and design revisions.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience in PCB design (Altium Designer, KiCad, or similar).
  • Strong background in high-speed signal design, power distribution, and EMI/EMC considerations.
  • Experience with compact, lightweight multilayer designs (ideally in drones, robotics, or aerospace).
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a remote-first team.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Salary (Rate): £600 per day

City: undetermined

Country: England

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT


Remote Contract Opportunity - PCB Designer (Commercial Drones)
We're an ambitious early-stage startup in the commercial drone sector, currently at pre-investment phase and gearing up for significant growth. We're seeking an experienced PCB Designer to join us on contract and play a key role in shaping our core hardware at this exciting stage. This is a fully remote role, offering both flexibility and the chance to connect with a company on the cusp of scaling rapidly.
Contract Details


  • Rate: £550 per day

  • Engagement: Contract position (remote)

  • Start: Immediate availability preferred


What You'll Do


  • Design and develop multilayer PCB layouts for drone systems, from concept through to production.

  • Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and mechanical engineers to optimize design.

  • Ensure compliance with performance, reliability, and regulatory standards.

  • Work with manufacturing partners to streamline for production and assembly.

  • Support prototype builds, testing, and design revisions.


What We're Looking For


  • Proven experience in PCB design (Altium Designer, KiCad, or similar).

  • Strong background in high-speed signal design, power distribution, and EMI/EMC considerations.

  • Experience with compact, lightweight multilayer designs (ideally in drones, robotics, or aerospace).

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a remote-first team.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.


Why Work With Us?


  • Be part of a startup at a pivotal moment, with huge growth potential.

  • Fully remote - work from anywhere.

  • Competitive contract rate (~£55/hr).

  • Opportunity to shape real-world drone applications in logistics, inspection, and agriculture.


If you're ready to help design the boards that power the future of drones, we'd love to hear from you.