3,018 System Design jobs in the United Kingdom

Job Title: System Design Engineer /CAD Design Engineer
Salary Dependant on experience

We are looking for a System Design Engineer /CAD Design Engineer for a world leading Maritime system company
As a System Design Engineer /CAD Design Engineer you will be working alongside integrator
engineering and project teams to produce electrical and mechanical drawings. This role is based in Redhill, Surrey.


* A minimum qualification HND/HNC, apprenticeship, or equivalent, along with proven
knowledge of and adherence to EU directives electrical safety and compliance.
* Experienced in electrical / systems design desirable.
* Experience in electrical engineering regulatory environment for electrical installations
including BS7671 wiring regulations (18th edition) and the Electricity at Work Act.
advantageous
* Proficient in the use of recognised drawing standards, including Knowledge of BS888
2017
* Familiarity with relevant technical standards is required for both EMC and LVD
* Ability to develop design concepts from first principles with proven engineering design
skills and strong knowledge of manufacturing techniques and material properties.
* Knowledge of electrical enclosure (control panels and 19" racks) manufacturing
techniques.
* Ability to produce high quality drawings (2D and 3D) using a CAD tool of choice
to ISO standards.
* Production of STEP files for transfer to customer/clients as required.
* Able to take a rough mechanical design and turn into a refined drawing outputs.
* Ability to produce Visio drawings as required to assist with other company needs.
* Experienced user of a CAD package such as AutoCAD. Ideally experience of an Electrical
CAD package e.g. SEE Electrical / ETAP.
* Taking ownership and seeing through to completion.
* Judgement required to ensure correct priority level is attached to work commitments.


Experience/Skills/Qualifications of a System Design Engineer /CAD Design Engineer
* Experience in production of electronic and mechanical drawings at
a significant quantity.
* Ability to work hard, show tenacity, proactively work on own initiative, solve problems
using own judgement, meet tight deadlines and balance priorities to achieve results.
* Must hold, or have the ability to achieve SC Security Clearance - Full UK passport holder
* The ability to produce a high standard of work which meets or exceeds customer's
requirements.
* Must be able to to Travel and work in Redhill

System Design Engineer - Secure Maritime & Defence Projects
Redhill, Surrey | 5 Days Onsite
Up to £55,000 per annum
DV Clearance - Must be eligible

About the Role:

• Produce high-quality electrical and mechanical drawings for secure government and maritime projects

• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to develop design concepts and refine mechanical designs

• Ensure compliance with EU directives and relevant technical standards in a regulated environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Create 2D/3D CAD drawings, STEP files, and Visio diagrams to ISO standards

• Apply knowledge of electrical safety, BS7671 wiring regulations, and manufacturing techniques for control panels and racks

• Take ownership of projects, proactively solving problems and managing priorities under changing conditions

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Minimum HND/HNC qualification or apprenticeship with five years' electrical/systems design experience

• Proficient in CAD software, such as AutoCAD and preferably electrical CAD tools (SEE Electrical, ETAP)

• Experience in producing compliant drawings within a regulated electrical engineering environment

Desirable Attributes:

• Familiarity with BS888 2017 and standards for EMC and LVD

• Knowledge of electrical enclosure manufacturing and material properties

• Ability to recommend CAD software solutions and contribute to continuous improvement

Why Join?

• Work on critical infrastructure projects supporting national security and maritime operations

• Join a stable, profitable organisation with strong growth prospects

• Develop your expertise in a niche engineering role with significant responsibility and autonomy

Apply today to contribute your design expertise to impactful, mission-critical projects.

Our client is a market-leading company in a niche sector who have been established for over 60 years. They specialise in the supply, manufacture, design, installation, and service of engineering equipment. The company is currently recruiting for a Control System Design Engineer to join their team, where you will be responsible for producing schematic designs using various software. You must have a driving license to apply for this role due to the location of the company.
  
Job Description for the Control System Design Engineer:   

• Produce schematic designs using EPLAN and AutoCAD Electrical
• Ensure the bill of materials is produced for manufacturing to meet client requirements
• Liaise with clients and suppliers to offer the most effective performance and expertise in design, and maintain an excellent rapport
• Use PLCs, HMIs, VSDs, and other control products and designs
• Attend various sites
• Telemetry interrogation and support

Requirements for the Control System Design Engineer role:  

• Must have knowledge of the industry and a minimum of 5 years’ experience within a similar role
• Experience using Electrical CAD packages is essential
• Familiarity with VSD and soft start technology
• Knowledge of computer control panels
• Must have experience using panel design, assembly, and wiring
• Experience with SCADA, networks, and telemetry principles is desirable
• Must have strong organisational skills and be able to manage their own workload
• Be able to work in a fast-paced role
• A driving licence is essential 

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Salary: DOE
  
Benefits:  

• 30 holidays, including BH, rising to 33 after 1 year of service and the beginning of the next calendar year
• Auto-enrolment pension. Initial 5% employee contribution. After 3 years’ service, the company will fund the employee contribution
• After a qualifying period, you will be entitled to private health care (taxable), critical illness cover and death in service cover
• Annual business performance-related bonus (non-contractual)
• Opportunity for progression and training
• Flexibility to work contracted hours over 4 days – subject to manager’s discretion

Brampton Recruitment is an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.

Electrical System Design Engineer

Brecon

To 45k depending on experience

An established business who are a trusted name in engineering since 1995 and who is now proud to be employee-owned, is currently looking for an Electrical System Design Engineer to join their team.

You will design and develop bespoke electrical systems for their environmental test chambers, working from concept to commissioning alongside project managers, engineers, and production staff.

The Role

• Design schematics and wiring diagrams using CAD
• Specify components like PLCs, sensors, and switchgear
• Ensure designs meet safety standards and regulations
• Support manufacturing, testing, and troubleshooting
• Contribute to quotations, manuals, and technical documentation
• Assist with part selection and purchasing
• Provide technical support to sales and service teams

The Person

• Electrical system design experience in machine manufacturing
• Strong control panel and safety system design knowledge
• CAD proficiency and understanding of industry standards
• PLC programming skills (a bonus)
• A proactive, collaborative mindset

In return

• You will be joining a growing, employee-owned company
• Be part of a close-knit, supportive team
• Help shape the future of a respected engineering business

Our client is a market-leading company in a niche sector who have been established for over 60 years. They specialise in the supply, manufacture, design, installation, and service of engineering equipment. The company is currently recruiting for a Control System Design Engineer to join their team, where you will be responsible for producing schematic designs using various software. You must have a driving license to apply for this role due to the location of the company.
  
Job Description for the Control System Design Engineer:   

• Produce schematic designs using EPLAN and AutoCAD Electrical
• Ensure the bill of materials is produced for manufacturing to meet client requirements
• Liaise with clients and suppliers to offer the most effective performance and expertise in design, and maintain an excellent rapport
• Use PLCs, HMIs, VSDs, and other control products and designs
• Attend various sites
• Telemetry interrogation and support

Requirements for the Control System Design Engineer role:  

• Must have knowledge of the industry and a minimum of 5 years’ experience within a similar role
• Experience using Electrical CAD packages is essential
• Familiarity with VSD and soft start technology
• Knowledge of computer control panels
• Must have experience using panel design, assembly, and wiring
• Experience with SCADA, networks, and telemetry principles is desirable
• Must have strong organisational skills and be able to manage their own workload
• Be able to work in a fast-paced role
• A driving licence is essential 

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Salary: DOE
  
Benefits:  

• 30 holidays, including BH, rising to 33 after 1 year of service and the beginning of the next calendar year
• Auto-enrolment pension. Initial 5% employee contribution. After 3 years’ service, the company will fund the employee contribution
• After a qualifying period, you will be entitled to private health care (taxable), critical illness cover and death in service cover
• Annual business performance-related bonus (non-contractual)
• Opportunity for progression and training
• Flexibility to work contracted hours over 4 days – subject to manager’s discretion

Brampton Recruitment is an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.

Electrical System Design Engineer

Brecon

To 45k depending on experience

An established business who are a trusted name in engineering since 1995 and who is now proud to be employee-owned, is currently looking for an Electrical System Design Engineer to join their team.

You will design and develop bespoke electrical systems for their environmental test chambers, working from concept to commissioning alongside project managers, engineers, and production staff.

The Role

• Design schematics and wiring diagrams using CAD
• Specify components like PLCs, sensors, and switchgear
• Ensure designs meet safety standards and regulations
• Support manufacturing, testing, and troubleshooting
• Contribute to quotations, manuals, and technical documentation
• Assist with part selection and purchasing
• Provide technical support to sales and service teams

The Person

• Electrical system design experience in machine manufacturing
• Strong control panel and safety system design knowledge
• CAD proficiency and understanding of industry standards
• PLC programming skills (a bonus)
• A proactive, collaborative mindset

In return

• You will be joining a growing, employee-owned company
• Be part of a close-knit, supportive team
• Help shape the future of a respected engineering business

**Date Posted:**
**Country:**
United Kingdom
**Location:**
GBR01:Harlow, Essex, Kao One, Kao Park, Harlow, CM17 9NA
**Position Role Type:**
Unspecified
**Job Title- System Design Authority**
**Location-Harlow**
**Contract-Permanent**
**Hours-Fulltime 37 hrs**
**Raytheon UK**
At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.
Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.
The manufacture of Control Actuation Systems, Guidance Electronic Units and Power Products. The UK's only Global Factory for UK & US missile programmes.
The provision of GPS Anti-Jamming systems across domains. Raytheon UK's long heritage of AJ GPS Technology can be found on land, air and maritime platforms.
Dedicated high volume Space Grade manufacturing facility with CCA lines qualified for Space, all supported by a highly skilled experienced workforce.
**Summary of Role:**
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and high performing Principal Systems Engineer to work within the Raytheon Assured Position Navigation and Timing (APNT) Engineering team, part of the wider Systems & Products business unit, to produce Digital GPS Anti-Jam Systems and Alternative Navigation Solutions for the military market.
The role will provide Design Authority expertise across Raytheon's range of APNT products, providing technical direction across the product lifecycle, from requirements capture, Analysis, Design through testing, qualification and certification activities, release to volume production and ongoing product sustainability.
**Main Duties:**
The role will report directly to the Senior Project Engineering Manager APNT, providing Technical Leadership and Direction for the Engineering team, with Design Authority responsibility for their assigned products and support in generating a development strategy and road maps for the APNT team.
The candidate will Support our Business Development and Capture team regarding customer support and technical / product strategy discussions. Responsible for leading the technical input for Bids and Proposals and Production of Engineering Estimates will assist in the successful capture of new business.
Working closely with our Customers and the System Engineering Team to develop and shape the technical requirements design, generation of technical documentation and then manage these requirements through the design lifecycle in order to meet the requirements set during product development.
Working with our experienced design team, industry experts and interfacing to our suppliers you will be solving complex technical problems on new and existing GPS Anti-Jam Products. As well as providing Engineering representation to production IPT (Integrated Product Team) regards to investigating production queries, obsolescence management and phasing of change management.
Responsible for all technical design reviews and qualification, verification, validation, and certification of our designs ensures that we meet the highest standard the customer expects of Raytheon Products.Raytheon invests heavily in Research & Development for existing and new products within the APNT division.
You will supporting and mentoring our junior engineers through their activities to ensure the teams growth and future success.
**Essential**
+ Product development experience at team lead level
+ Good knowledge of high speed digital design (up to GHz), electro-mechanical and / or thermal product design within harsh environments.
+ Understanding of RF concepts and techniques for analogue signals to 2GHz.
+ Design of circuits in analogue and digital, with exposure to FPGA or DSP control.
+ Experience of interfacing designs into established systems
+ Proven experience and demonstrable achievement in systems engineering principles with regards product development
+ Experience in Product Qualification, for EMC, Environmental requirements.
+ Demonstrable problem solving and analytical skills, willing to take ownership as well as positively contributing within cross-disciplined teams.
+ Able to prioritise and manage their tasks and the engineering team activities to ensure all are completed to time and schedule whilst ensure the required design process and quality is maintained
+ Experience in interpretation of customer specs and end use environments.
+ Ability to develop hardware concepts efficiently from limited or vague customer requirements and communicate potential solutions.
+ Experience with generation of technical documentation at all levels.
+ Willingness to travel throughout the UK, Europe and the US.
+ Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics) or similar industry certification.
+ Eligible or current holder of SC security clearance.
**Desirable**
+ Design Authority experience for System Product development
+ Experience with interfacing to RF circuitry and high speed D/A /A/D conversion
+ Experience in schematic, and PCB layout tools, and Electronics simulation environments.( e.g. Mentor, Matlab, LT Spice, Hyperlynx and Systemvision or equivalents)
+ Knowledge of Firmware development, design and test using suitable toolsets (i.e. Xilinx Vivado, ModelSim)
+ Product Quality Testing and Certification.
+ Experience of working with Industry standard toolsets for requirement capture, design and task management (e.g. DOORs, Microsoft Project).
+ Knowledge of GNSS systems and receiver characteristics
+ Experience with SysMl or UML in a Systems Engineering environment
+ Understands the principles of 6 Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
*Please note, any offers made for this position will be conditional until contract award, expected in May *
**Benefits**
+ Competitive salaries.
+ 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
+ Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
+ Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
+ 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension.
+ Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
+ Enhanced sick pay.
+ Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.
+ Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)
+ Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)
**Work Culture**
+ 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
+ Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
+ Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
+ A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.
+ Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
RTX
Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We're investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.
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Job Description

Fluid System Design Engineer (Nuclear Watchkeeper) - Submarines

Full Time

Hybrid (min 3 days)/Derby/Cardiff/Glasgow

An opportunity has arisen for a Fluid Systems Design Engineer to join our Dreadnought Fluid Systems team.

This role would be ideally suited to a Nuclear Watchkeeper with Submarine operator experience or a Fluid Systems Design Engineer with experience in the nuclear or allied sectors.

The Dreadnought Fluid Systems team are responsible for creating key safety, design, build, commissioning and operational documentation, for the next generation of the UKs Ballistic Submarines' Nuclear Steam Raising Plant. The team work closely with the Ministry of Defence, third party partners, The Royal Navy, BAE Systems and Babcock Marine, as well as the Rolls-Royce Devonport, Clyde and Barrow Satellite Site office teams.

As the Fluid Systems Engineer (FSE) you will be integrating individual components into a reliable and functional system.

A unique opportunity as we often act as an integrator, combining the deep technical knowledge of different disciplines to form a well-balanced justification for build, commissioning and operation of the submarine.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

Dreadnought Fluid Systems Design, and Operations teams will provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

The role of the Fluid Systems Engineer (FSE) is unique since it provides an opportunity to work across multiple disciplines and generate a broad understanding of how the Nuclear Steam Raising Plant (NSRP) functions. The team you will be joining has a diverse range of experience; this provides an opportunity to learn from senior engineers as well as mentor aspiring engineers who are earlier in their career. There will be opportunities to develop at all levels of entry into this role.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

What you will be doing

With this unique stage in the design development of a first of type submarine, you will get a chance to:Take on System Ownership, becoming responsible for the continued design phases of the Primary Systems and/or Operational functions.Develop/update/author Operational Procedures, this will involve collaborations with the Ministry of Defence, third party partners, The Royal Navy, Current Class experienced engineers and future platforms FSE's too. Update and improve nuclear safety case documentation, providing the verification and validation or the Primary Systems designs.Support to Commissioning of the Nuclear Steam Raising Plant's Primary Systems, this can vary in medium, either remotely via processes such as RRADARs, Technical Queries etc or in person at Barrow Site. Produce and manage the Primary System Fluid System Design Issue Notes for use by the Submarine enterprise partners.
Who we're looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

To be successful in this role you will need to:
Have previous experience as a Nuclear Watchkeeper or a Fluid Systems Design EngineerUnderstand nuclear safety case methods, principles, structures and management processes.Understand Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics to aid in basic analytical problem solving.Have had previous experience with requirements capture and basic task planning.Confidently and pro-actively engage within internal and externals stakeholders.Be qualified to at least degree level in a relevant (engineering) discipline.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Posting Date

31 Jul 2025; 00:07

Posting End Date

14 Aug 2025PandoLogic. Keywords: Nuclear Design Engineer, Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX