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Company Description Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference? You could be one of our 54k+ colleagues in over 30 countries working on inspiring projects in the most innovative companies. Join us and start building tomorrows world today! Job Description Are you passionate about high-reliability PCB design in mission-critical environments? Were hiring an ECAD Engineer to join a cutting-edge defence & aerospace project based in Edinburgh . This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in schematic capture and PCB layout using industry-standard ECAD tools, looking to work on-site as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team. Key Responsibilities: Design and maintain complex PCB layouts and schematics using Altium Designer , Mentor Graphics , or Cadence Allegro Create and manage component libraries, including footprints and symbols Work closely with electrical and mechanical teams to ensure board layout accuracy and fit Perform Design Rule Checks (DRC) , Electrical Rule Checks (ERC) , and signal integrity checks Generate manufacturing documentation: Gerber files , assembly drawings , and BOMs Support prototype builds and liaise with PCB fabricators and assemblers Use PLM tools (e.g., Arena, Windchill) for data management and configuration control Contribute to the continuous improvement of ECAD tools, workflows, and standards Qualifications What Were Looking For: Proficiency in ECAD software (Altium, Mentor Graphics, or Cadence) Strong understanding of PCB design principles for high-reliability applications Experience generating production-ready documentation Familiarity with industry standards in aerospace or defence is a plus (IPC standards, DO-254, etc.) Comfortable working in a team environment and communicating across disciplines Must have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years to meet Security Clearance requirements Additional Information Why join us? We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently. Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities. We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies. We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential. Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today! In short you get: A personalised career path and a rewarding management style A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries A competitive salary Private MedicalInsurance Pension Scheme Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings Flexible way of working (role dependent) TPBN1_UKTJ