Design Engineer Defence

  • Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
  • Redhill, Surrey
  • Oct 28, 2025
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Design Engineer (Defence)

£42,000 - £47000 + Company Bonus + Training

Redhill

Are you a Design Engineer with expertise in mechanical and electrical technical drawings, seeking a rewarding and varied role within a growing company that offers advanced training, ongoing upskilling, and the chance to boost your earnings through a company bonus?

This leading provider of satellite communications and IT solutions delivers secure, cutting-edge services to clients across the Defence and Maritime sectors. With over 50 years of sustained growth and a team of more than 250 professionals worldwide, the company has built a reputation for innovation, reliability, and technical excellence. Employees enjoy working in a collaborative, supportive environment where career development, continuous learning, and opportunities to contribute to high-impact projects are actively encouraged.

In this role, you'll take ownership of 2D and 3D CAD drawings, supporting electrical and mechanical designs from concept to completion. You'll collaborate closely with engineering and project teams to ensure all designs meet EU directives and BS standards, including BS7671 and BS8888, while helping to define CAD processes and producing STEP and Visio drawings. You'll also support compliance for EMC and LVD requirements, all while working on varied, impactful projects that offer opportunities for continuous learning and development. Based in Redhill, the role follows a 9:00-17:00 Monday-Friday schedule.

This role would suit a Design Engineer looking for a varied role producing 2D and 3D CAD drawings within a leading satellite communications and IT solutions provider, access to advanced training and constant upskilling and the chance to increase your earnings through a company bonus Based in Redhill, this role is 9:00 - 17:00 Monday - Friday.

The role:

  • Develop 2D and 3D electrical and mechanical CAD drawings from concept through to completion.

  • Work closely with engineering and project teams to ensure designs comply with EU directives and BS standards.

  • Support EMC and LVD compliance through accurate documentation and thorough design checks.

  • Hybrid working arrangement: 2 days from home, 3 days in the office.

The Person:

  • Experienced in electrical and mechanical design

  • Eligible for, or holding, SC Security Clearance

  • Contribute ideas and solutions within project teams

  • Commutable to Redhill

  • Has lived and worked in the UK for 5 years or more

Reference: BBBH22372

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The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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