Remote Contract Opportunity - PCB Designer (Commercial Drones)
Posted 4 days ago by iO Associates - UK/EU
£600 Per day
Undetermined
Remote
England, United Kingdom
Summary: This role is for a PCB Designer at an early-stage startup in the commercial drone sector, focusing on the design and development of multilayer PCB layouts. The position is fully remote, offering flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to the company's growth during a pivotal phase. The ideal candidate will collaborate with engineers and ensure compliance with various standards while supporting prototype builds and testing. Immediate availability is preferred for this contract position.
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): £600.00/daily
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
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.