Senior Design Engineer

Location: UK (Hybrid Working)

Industry: Aerospace, Defence & High-Reliability Interconnect Solutions

Design the connections that power the world's most demanding applications.

Are you an experienced Design Engineer with a passion for innovation and product development? Do you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and bringing cutting‑edge products from concept to production?

We are looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join our growing engineering team, leading the development of advanced interconnect solutions for aerospace, defence, and other high‑reliability applications. This is an exciting opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, combining mechanical, electrical, and materials engineering disciplines to create industry‑leading connector and cable technologies.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will take technical ownership of new product development projects, designing innovative connector, contact, cable, and interconnect solutions for demanding customer applications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the technical development of new interconnect products from concept through to production.
• Creating detailed 3D and 2D CAD designs using SolidWorks.
• Designing contacts, insulators, connectors, cables, latching mechanisms and other critical interconnect components.
• Conducting design reviews supported by engineering calculations, simulation, testing and research.
• Coordinating prototype builds with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and manufacturing scale‑up.
• Developing test procedures and overseeing qualification testing.
• Performing DFMEA and risk assessments in accordance with AS9100 requirements.
• Providing technical support for existing product ranges and leading root cause investigations.
• Working closely with customers, suppliers and cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum 5–7 years' experience within Aerospace, Defence, Military or other high‑reliability industries.
• Proven experience successfully bringing products from concept to market.
• Strong CAD experience, preferably SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of FEA tools such as ANSYS and Mold Flow analysis.
• Understanding of metallic and polymeric materials, coatings and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles relating to connectors, contacts and cable systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience with coaxial, fibre optic and high‑speed connector technologies.
• Understanding of RF design and signal transmission up to 40GHz.
• Hands‑on rapid prototyping and product validation experience.
• Familiarity with PCB assembly, SMT processes and BGA applications.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 and AS9100 quality systems.
• Experience of DFMEA, Root Cause Analysis and risk management methodologies.
• Exposure to ESA, NASA or Defence product development programmes.
• Project management experience and the ability to manage multiple development activities simultaneously.

Why Join Us?

• Work on innovative technologies used in mission‑critical applications.
• Be part of a collaborative international engineering team.
• Influence the development of next‑generation aerospace and defence products.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.