Senior Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in Towcester to lead innovative hardware design projects in embedded electronics. The role involves overseeing cross-functional teams and ensuring quality documentation while working on cutting-edge products for defense and industrial applications. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electronic Engineering and proven experience in complex hardware design. This position offers a salary up to £70,000 and flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Pension Scheme

Health & Life Assurance

Career Development Opportunities

25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in complex electronic hardware design and high-speed serial interfaces.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in hardware design projects.
• Skilled in schematic capture tools for electronic design.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams to deliver integrated hardware solutions.
• Take technical and project ownership while liaising directly with customers.
• Develop and verify FPGA-based designs and conduct design reviews.

Skills

Complex electronic hardware design

High-speed serial interfaces

Schematic capture tools proficiency

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’s 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, liaising 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: BBBH263810

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.