Product Design Lead

Job description

Product Design Lead

A leading UK engineering organisation working on complex defence technology is looking for a Product Design Lead to take ownership of a key command and control product.

This is a role at the centre of system capability. The product you will be responsible for acts as the decision-making layer within a wider platform, analysing threats and coordinating responses in fast-changing environments. With new international programmes now underway, the team is expanding to support the next phase of development.

You will lead a small design team responsible for both software and hardware development, working closely with systems engineers, programme teams and wider stakeholders to deliver new capability across multiple programmes.

What you'll be doing

• Leading a small engineering team delivering new software design for equipment systems
• Supporting the development of hardware build standards
• Working across the wider weapon system design environment to align technical solutions
• Tracking design progress against programme milestones
• Managing engineering changes and implementation of new design releases

What they’re looking for

This role would suit someone with experience delivering product or systems design within a complex engineering environment.

You will likely bring:

• Experience working across the software development lifecycle
• A track record of translating system requirements into detailed design outputs
• The ability to lead and coordinate small technical teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and confidence resolving design challenges
• Experience working with engineering tools such as DOORS, Rhapsody or similar
• A degree in a STEM subject or equivalent industry experience

Package highlights

• Bonus of up to £2,500 depending on company performance
• Pension contributions up to 14 percent combined
• Paid overtime available
• Up to 15 additional flexi leave days
• Healthcare cash plan and strong parental leave policies

Due to the nature of the work, applicants will need to be British citizens or dual UK nationals with British citizenship and will be required to complete BPSS clearance.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Bristol Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-03-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English