Lead Product Design Engineer

Lead Product Design Engineer

Based in Bristol

Up to £57,000 + bonus + strong package

If you’re an Engineer who wants more ownership, more visibility, and a product you can genuinely influence, this is worth a look.

This isn’t a narrow role. You’ll sit at the centre of a Command & Control system, the part that thinks, decides, and drives the capability of the entire system.

You’ll lead design across hardware and software, work across multiple programmes, and see your decisions move from concept through to delivery.

Recent export success means real investment, new customers, and complex integration challenges. It’s a chance to step into a leadership role where your input genuinely shapes the product.

What you’ll be doing

Leading a small team delivering system and software design

Driving hardware and software integration across the product

Translating requirements into robust design baselines

Working across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept to test

Engaging with stakeholders across systems, software, and project teams

What you’ll bring

Software design experience within a complex product environment

Ability to lead small teams

Understanding of the full development lifecycle (V-model)

Experience with tools such as DOORS, Rhapsody, or similar

Ability to lead, influence, and solve complex technical problems

Strong background in requirements, design, and integration

Why this role

High-impact product at the heart of the system

Real technical ownership, not just coordination

Strong benefits package including bonus, overtime, pension up to 14%, and flexi leave

Long-term programme stability with ongoing investment

Security clearance requirements mean you'll hold British Citizenship or Dual Nationality with British citizenship.

If you want to move from contributing to owning, this is a strong step.