Senior Design Engineer

Rise Technical; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking manufacturer is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead the design of embedded electronics for critical environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams, developing FPGA-based designs, and ensuring product quality while thriving in a dynamic environment. This role offers a salary up to £70,000 depending on experience and includes flexible working options, pension scheme, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Pension Scheme

25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Health & Life Assurance

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in complex electronic hardware design.
• Skilled in high-speed serial interfaces.
• Hands-on technical leader with project ownership expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Develop and verify FPGA-based designs.
• Conduct design reviews and align documentation with quality standards.

Skills

Experience in complex electronic hardware design

High-speed serial interfaces

Proficient in schematic capture tools

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering or related field

Tools

Mentor Dx-Designer

Job description

Senior Design Engineer

Towcester

Salary up to 70,000 DOE + Flexible Working + Pension Scheme + 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays + Health & Life Assurance + Career Development Opportunities

Are you ready to lead the design of cutting‑edge embedded electronics built for the world’s toughest environments?

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Hardware Design Engineer to join a forward‑thinking manufacturer renowned for delivering high‑performance solutions across defence, aerospace, and industrial sectors worldwide.

You’ll play a key role in new product introduction (NPI), taking projects from initial concept right through to production release while leading cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative, mission‑critical products.

The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on technical leader who is confident taking ownership of projects, communicates clearly, collaborates effectively, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment.

The Role:

• Lead cross‑functional engineering teams to deliver integrated hardware, software, and mechanical solutions, take technical and project ownership, liaise directly with customers, develop and verify FPGA‑based designs, conduct design reviews and ensure all documentation aligns with quality standards
• Salary up to 70,000 dependent on experience

The Person:

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience in complex electronic hardware design/high‑speed serial interfaces
• Skilled in schematic capture tools (e.g., Mentor Dx‑Designer or equivalent)

Reference Number: BBBH

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sophie Fox at Rise Technical Recruitment.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.