Senior Design Engineer
The Company:
My client, a full system life-cycle manufacturer of secure communication systems, antennas, image technology and embedded computing are looking for a Senior Systems Design Engineer to join their growing team in Redditch. Their products can be found transmitting high bandwidth data across hostile terrain, enabling secure ticket sales on trains, processing colossal amounts of data or gathering scientific insight in the cold and crushing depths of the ocean floor!
Senior Design Engineer Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and interpret project technical requirements to develop concept architectures / designs.
Design and develop hardware solutions, from concept through to qualification / implementation / integration.
Ensure all customer requirements are met throughout the development process, to demonstrate fulfilment of Verification and Validation activities.
Support the development of test strategies and plans for formal qualification testing (including shock, vibration, EMC, Safety etc.)
Produce and maintain any required design documentation.
Play an active role in key milestone events such as Design Reviews, both internal and customer facing
Support the build of initial prototypes / qualification systems.
Supporting other Systems Engineering Team members with design information as required
Knowledge of Project, Systems Engineering and Business lifecycles, with an understanding of Engineering activities at each stage of the lifecycle
Provide support, as required, to other areas of the Business.
Work with external suppliers and manufacturers; maintaining strong working relationships.
Senior Design Engineer Requirements:
Experience in a Systems Engineering environment, ideally defence-related
Designing products for harsh environments – i.e. shock, vibration, thermal extremes – working knowledge of Military Specifications and Standards is a benefit
Extensive knowledge of Electrical / Electronic / Computer components and systems
Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals, processes, and standards
Good understanding of EMC, particularly in systems design
Experience of designing for longevity and useability / through-life support, for example consideration of Human Factors and Integrated Logistics Support requirements
Competent at producing accurate and professional documentation
Understands the need for configuration control, change management and security marking aspects of all types of documentation and drawings
Experienced in managing own work and able to prioritise tasks to meet milestones
Working in a multi-disciplined environment (mechanical, electrical, electronic, safety, human factors, security, software etc.)
Good attention to detail, conscientious, and takes pride in work
Able to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
Fully conversant with Microsoft Office Suite
Due to the nature of the work carried out, all applicants must be eligible for SC Clearance
The following would be advantageous but are not essential:
Knowledge of EU/UK safety and CE regulations would be an asset
Senior Design Engineer Benefits:
26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays increasing upon length of service.
Discretionary annual bonus
Pension – 5% employee, 4% employer (salary sacrifice)
Development opportunities relevant to your role
Enrolled in Employee Share Scheme following 12 months service.
Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme
Cycle to work scheme.
EV scheme.
What Next?
If you’re a well-accomplished Senior Design Engineer, simply apply now or call/message Liam on (phone number removed) or email me on (url removed)
