Design & Development Engineer (Mid-Level to Senior)
A rare opportunity for talented Design & Development Engineers to join a cutting‑edge technology company developing highly innovative products at the intersection of advanced engineering and emerging technologies. These are hands‑on roles focused on taking ideas from concept and prototype through to fully developed, manufacturable products.
Whether you are an engineer with some commercial product development experience looking to accelerate your career, or an experienced Senior Engineer who has already delivered products through to production, this company can offer the opportunity to work on genuinely innovative technology in a highly technical environment.
You must be willing and eligible to obtain DV Security Clearance. This generally requires a long‑term UK residency history (typically 10+ years) and the ability to pass government security vetting. You can join the team and work on other commercial projects while your clearance application is progressing.
Location: Saffron Walden / Greater Cambridge area (5 days onsite) - ideally you will have a full UK driving licence as the office is not on public transport links
Salary: Competitive salary dependent on experience and level
Academic requirements (Essential for all applicants)
- A 2.1 or 1st class degree in Engineering, Physics, Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a closely related discipline
- Outstanding academic credentials throughout education. Candidates should have achieved excellent academic results, including at least AAA at A Level (or international equivalent), alongside a degree from a leading international university
Core requirements that apply to everyone
- A 2.1 or 1st class degree in Engineering, Physics, Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a closely related discipline
- Outstanding academic credentials throughout education. Candidates should have achieved excellent academic results, including at least AAA at A Level (or international equivalent), alongside a degree from a leading international university
- Experience with additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping techniques
- Strong practical engineering skills with a passion for building and problem‑solving
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to travel to client sites when required
Additional requirements for senior‑level candidates
- Demonstrable experience in a senior design, product development or R&D engineering role
- Proven experience taking products from concept through prototype and into production
- Experience with PCB electronics and electronic system design
- Experience leading technical development activities and influencing engineering decisions
Responsibilities for Mid‑Level Engineer
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, prototype and develop innovative products
- Create CAD models and engineering designs to support product development
- Build, test and iterate physical prototypes
- Contribute to solving engineering challenges across multiple disciplines
- Improve product performance, reliability and manufacturability through testing and experimentation
- Work hands‑on within workshop and R&D environments
Responsibilities for Senior Engineers
- Lead technical aspects of product development programmes
- Take ownership of products from concept through prototype and into production
- Design and integrate PCB‑based electronic systems into wider products
- Drive engineering decisions and solve complex multidisciplinary technical challenges
- Identify opportunities to improve product performance, efficiency, reliability and manufacturability
- Mentor and support less experienced engineers where appropriate
- Play a key role in shaping product architecture and development strategy
What the role offers
- Opportunity to work on genuinely innovative technology projects
- Significant ownership and influence over product development
- Exposure to the complete product lifecycle from concept through to manufacture
Technologies: CAD, SolidWorks, Creo, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, PCB Design, Electronics, Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, Product Development, PDM
Related technologies: Robotics, Automation, Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, Industrial Design
Academic backgrounds: Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, Manufacturing Engineering
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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