Senior Design & Development Engineer (Electronics Mechatronics or Optical)

RedTech Recruitment Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative stealth start-up in Saffron Walden seeks an experienced Design Engineer specializing in Electronics, Mechatronics, or Optical Engineering. This role involves working on cutting-edge technology from prototype to production. Candidates should possess a degree from a top university, proficiency in CAD software, and strong problem-solving skills. Join this exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful product development in a collaborative environment with competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Great remuneration

Opportunity for career growth

Inclusive and diverse workplace

Qualifications

• Highly experienced in product development from prototype to production.
• Must qualify for SC Clearance due to customer nature.
• Must have a degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Electronics, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with diverse teams to conceptualize designs and develop products.
• Create and refine designs using CAD tools.
• Engage in hands-on prototype construction and testing.
• Solve complex engineering problems with practical solutions.
• Enhance product reliability and design quality.

Skills

Product Development from prototype to Production

Proficiency in CAD Software

Expertise in either Electronics, Mechatronics, or Optical Engineering

Strong problem‑solving ability

Exposure to RF, SDRs, or machine learning

Education

1st class honours or high 2.1 degree in Engineering, Maths, Physics, Electronics or similar

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Design Engineer with expertise in Electronics Mechatronics or Optical Engineering to join an innovative stealth start‑up in Saffron Walden working on exciting product development from prototype to production. This company is tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Joining a company founded by experts in their field who have already realised success with other start‑ups offers the chance to work in an environment filled with technological innovation whilst working on cutting‑edge tech.

Location : Saffron Walden UK fully on‑site due to the nature of the role

Salary : per annum benefits

Requirements for Senior Design & Development Engineer (Hardware)

• Highly experienced in Product Development from prototype to Production
• Proficiency in CAD Software
• Expertise in either Electronics Mechatronics or Optical Engineering
• 1st class honours or high 2.1 degree from a top university in Engineering Maths Physics Electronics or similar.
• Strong problem‑solving ability
• Any exposure to RF SDRs or machine learning would be beneficial
• You must be in a position to qualify for SC Clearance due to the nature of some customers

Responsibilities for Senior Design & Development Engineer (Hardware)

• Work closely with diverse teams to conceptualise design and develop innovative products.
• Create and refine detailed designs using CAD tools to enhance prototypes.
• Engage in hands‑on prototype construction and testing, making iterative improvements based on results.
• Tackle complex engineering problems with creative and practical solutions.
• Enhance product performance reliability and overall design quality.

What this offers

• An opportunity to join a success story in the making
• Experience working on entire lifecycle
• Great remuneration

Applications

If you would like to enquire about this unique Hardware Design Engineer opportunity we would love to hear from you. Please send an up‑to‑date CV including details of your online repository via the relevant link.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or during the review process please highlight this by separately emailing (if this email address has been removed by the job‑board full contact details are readily available on our website).

RedTech Recruitment Ltd focuses on finding roles for Engineers and Scientists leaving academia entering industry. Even if the above role isn’t of interest please visit our website to see our other opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at RedTech. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion colour national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.

Keywords: Senior Product Design Engineer / Lead Innovation Engineer / Product Development Specialist / Senior R&D Engineer / Prototyping and Design Lead / Product Engineering Manager / Senior Prototype Development Engineer / Design and Innovation Specialist / Senior Concept‑to‑Production Engineer / Lead Product Development Designer Start‑up / Hardware Engineer / Mechatronics / Electronic Engineering / Optical Engineering

Key Skills

EAM, General Services, Business Solutions, Administrative Services, Brand Development, Arabic

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary : 95000 - 100000