Remote Contract Opportunity - PCB Designer (Commercial Drones)

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

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  Rate: £550 per day
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  Engagement: Contract position (remote)
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  Start: Immediate availability preferred

What You'll Do

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

What We're Looking For

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

Why Work With Us?

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  Be part of a startup at a pivotal moment, with huge growth potential.
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  Fully remote - work from anywhere.
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  Competitive contract rate (~£55/hr).
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  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.