{"id":2004,"date":"2026-07-23T08:31:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T08:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/?job_listing=senior-design-engineer"},"modified":"2026-07-23T08:31:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T08:31:16","slug":"senior-design-engineer","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/?job_listing=senior-design-engineer","title":{"rendered":"Senior Design Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"><strong>Senior Design Engineer<\/strong> <strong>| Remote | Competitive Salary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\">Fancy putting your name to the next generation of connector technology used in mission-critical <strong>aerospace<\/strong> and <strong>defence<\/strong> applications? This <strong>Senior Design Engineer<\/strong> role is a genuine chance to take technical ownership from concept through to production, not just contribute to someone else&#8217;s design.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"><strong>As a Senior Design Engineer, you will benefit from:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" dir=\"auto\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Fully remote working with the flexibility to structure your own day<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The chance to lead technical decision-making on high-profile development projects<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Exposure to international, cross-functional engineering teams<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Real influence over next-generation <strong>aerospace<\/strong> and <strong>defence<\/strong> technology<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">A supportive management structure that backs your technical judgement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"><strong>As a Senior Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" dir=\"auto\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Leading the design and development of interconnect solutions for <strong>aerospace<\/strong>, <strong>defence<\/strong>, and other high-reliability applications<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Creating detailed connector, contact, cable and latching mechanism designs using 3D and 2D CAD software<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Conducting design reviews backed by engineering calculations, simulation and testing<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Overseeing prototype builds and coordinating with internal teams and external suppliers<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Performing DFMEA and risk assessments in line with <strong>AS9100<\/strong> requirements<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Providing technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers throughout the product lifecycle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"><strong>As a Senior Design Engineer, your experience will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" dir=\"auto\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Mechanical Engineering degree<\/strong> (Master&#8217;s preferred)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">5 to 7 years&#8217; experience within <strong>aerospace<\/strong>, <strong>defence<\/strong>, military, or other high-reliability industries<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">A proven track record of bringing products from concept to market<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Strong CAD experience, ideally in <strong>SolidWorks<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Working knowledge of FEA tools such as <strong>ANSYS<\/strong> and Mold Flow analysis<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Understanding of electrical engineering principles relating to connectors, contacts and cable systems<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Due to the nature of this role, candidates must be <strong>UK citizens<\/strong>; sponsorship is not available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\">If you&#8217;re looking for a <strong>Senior Design Engineer<\/strong> role where your technical expertise is genuinely valued and where you can see your designs through from first sketch to finished product, this could be the next step. 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