At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative design projects for aerospace and defence interconnect solutions.
- Company: Join Molex, a global leader in electronics innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative international team with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make an impact on cutting-edge technologies in mission-critical applications.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5-7 years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
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.
Responsibilities
- Take technical ownership of new product development projects, designing innovative connector, contact, cable, and interconnect solutions for demanding customer applications.
- Lead the technical development of new interconnect products from concept through to production.
- Create detailed 3D and 2D CAD designs using SolidWorks.
- Design contacts, insulators, connectors, cables, latching mechanisms and other critical interconnect components.
- Conduct design reviews supported by engineering calculations, simulation, testing and research.
- Coordinate prototype builds with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and manufacturing scale-up.
- Develop test procedures and oversee qualification testing.
- Perform DFMEA and risk assessments in accordance with AS9100 requirements.
- Provide technical support for existing product ranges and lead root cause investigations.
- Work closely with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions.
Qualifications
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- 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.
Senior Design Engineer in London employer: Molex
Molex is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in Cumbernauld, Scotland. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers while working on cutting-edge RF technology. The company offers competitive benefits and a supportive environment that encourages professional development, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about advancing their careers in RF design.
