Senior Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Design Engineer in Northampton to lead the hardware design of innovative embedded electronics for demanding environments. The role involves taking ownership of projects, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring high standards in design and production release. The ideal candidate must have a degree in Electronic Engineering, proven experience with high-speed interfaces, and be skilled in schematic capture tools. Competitive salary and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Pension Scheme

25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Health & Life Assurance

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in complex electronic hardware design/high-speed serial interfaces.
• Skilled in schematic capture tools.

Responsibilities

• 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 quality documentation.

Skills

Complex electronic hardware design

High-speed serial interfaces

Schematic capture tools (e.g., Mentor Dx-Designer)

Leadership

Collaboration

Clear communication

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering or related field

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(phone number removed)

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

Rise Technical Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

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.