Senior Design Engineer
22 hours ago
Gloucester
Senior Design Engineer – Advanced Electronic Systems Location: Gloucestershire | Employment Type: Full-time Salary: £Competitive depending on experience Design. Own. Deliver. Work at the sharp edge of complex electronic systems where reliability is mission-critical. About the Company A global engineering powerhouse operating at the forefront of defence, aerospace, and high-reliability industrial technology. This organisation designs and manufactures advanced electronic and electromechanical systems deployed in some of the world’s most demanding environments. With a strong investment in R&D and engineering excellence, they offer a platform where senior engineers can genuinely influence product direction and technical strategy. Role Overview – Strategic Technical Lead This is not a support role. You will act as a technical authority, leading complex hardware and system-level designs from concept through qualification. You’ll own programmes end-to-end, mentor engineers, and directly influence how mission-critical systems are architected, validated, and delivered. Key Responsibilities • Lead full lifecycle hardware design – from concept architecture and detailed design through prototyping, testing, and qualification, • Own system-level decision making, ensuring designs meet technical, regulatory, and customer requirements, • Drive cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, suppliers, and programme teams, • Mentor and develop junior engineers, setting best practice across design and documentation, • Champion continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and design standards Requirements • Degree-qualified in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent experience), • Proven experience delivering complex electronic or electro-mechanical systems within defence, aerospace, or regulated industrial environments, • Strong hands-on knowledge across:, • Electrical & electronic system design, • EMC & compliance, • Mechanical integration, • Harsh / safety-critical environments, • Demonstrated ability to lead projects autonomously, make sound technical decisions, and deliver to schedule, • Confident communicator with the credibility to influence stakeholders at all levels What’s On Offer • Ownership of high-impact, technically complex programmes, • Long-term career progression within a stable, innovation-led organisation, • Competitive base salary and bonus structure, • Enhanced pension and share participation schemes, • Comprehensive healthcare, wellbeing, and employee assistance support, • Flexible benefits including cycle-to-work and EV schemes 👉 Apply now or send a confidential DM to learn more. You can reach our office UK on +44 (0)1908 752080, or our US number is +1 (929) 445 6916 🌍 Global Reach: With a presence across the UK, EMEA, the US, and Asia, we provide the market intelligence you need to make your next strategic career move. ✅ Follow MRSL Group for the latest insights and opportunities in the global electronics market. Connecting Talent Across the Global Supply Chain, from OEM and CEM / EMS to Franchised Distributors and Independent Distribution (Brokers / Traders), MRSL Group is the bridge between elite talent and the world’s leading electronic component solutions providers. #MRSLGroup #ElectronicsRecruitment #Semiconductors #GlobalSourcing #SupplyChain