Product Design Lead

Overview

In this role you will shape hardware and software designs while leading a small team to deliver robust defence solutions. You will own complex projects, influence system design outcomes, and collaborate with stakeholders to meet mission requirements. The position centres on translating requirements into detailed designs and maintaining design baselines in a secure, cross-functional environment. A meaningful hook is shaping critical equipment that operates in high-stakes contexts, at Bristol onsite with SC clearance.

Pay / Benefits

• Bonus up to 2,500 based on performance
• Pension contributions up to 14%
• Opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexible working arrangements
• Site facilities including subsidised meals
• Free parking

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team delivering new equipment software designs
• Support development of hardware build standards
• Engage with wider project stakeholders within the system design process
• Manage change processes and oversee embodiment of new designs
• Produce detailed functional design documentation from requirements
• Maintain design baselines and utilize engineering/configuration tools

Key requirements

• British citizen or dual UK national with British citizenship
• Ability to lead small teams to achieve planned outcomes
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and design baselines
• Proficiency in DOORS, Rhapsody or similar engineering/configuration tools
• Strong technical problem-solving skills for investigating/design issues
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience, preferably in a STEM field
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams
• SC clearance or eligibility

• leadership
• collaboration
• problem-solving
• DOORS
• Rhapsody
• software development lifecycle

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