Electronics Design Expert

1 month ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Nethermind Full time

We are a team of builders and researchers on a mission to empower enterprises and developers worldwide to access and build on decentralized systems.

Our team is seeking a skilled Electronics Design Expert to join our ranks and contribute to the design of printed circuit boards for an advanced palm vein scanner.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in developing secure and high-performance PCBs for specialized electronic systems, with a strong understanding of electronic components, circuit design, and signal integrity principles relevant to imaging and sensor applications.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing PCB layouts for the palm vein scanner, focusing on high-resolution imaging, sensor integration, and secure data handling.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Designing and developing PCB layouts for the palm vein scanner
  • Creating detailed PCB schematics and working with electrical engineers to define component placement, routing, and signal integrity
  • Implementing and validating security features in PCB design, including secure boot mechanisms, encryption, and anti-tamper protections
  • Conducting signal integrity and thermal analysis to ensure PCB designs meet performance requirements and maintain reliability under operational conditions
  • Generating and maintaining PCB design documentation, including schematics, layout files, assembly drawings, and testing procedures
  • Coordinating with fabrication and assembly partners to ensure PCBs are manufactured and assembled according to design specifications and security standards
  • Troubleshooting and resolving design issues during prototype development and production

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 5+ years of experience in PCB design and layout, with a focus on high-resolution imaging systems and secure designs
  • Proficiency with PCB design tools such as Autodesk Eagle, Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or similar
  • Strong understanding of electronic components, circuit design, and signal integrity principles relevant to imaging and sensor applications
  • Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) principles to ensure design quality and testability
  • Familiarity with PCB fabrication processes and assembly techniques, including considerations for secure and precise sensor integration
  • Ability to perform thermal and electrical analysis to optimize PCB performance in biometric systems
  • Experience with Gerber file generation and working with PCB manufacturing and assembly vendors
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills to address and resolve design challenges effectively

Nice to have:

  • Experience with flexible or rigid-flex PCB design for compact or integrated systems
  • Knowledge of RF PCB design and EMI/EMC considerations relevant to sensor systems
  • Familiarity with mechanical CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) for integration with device enclosures
  • Experience in automated design tools for signal integrity and thermal analysis
  • Understanding of biometric systems and their specific PCB design requirements


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