Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

Design Manager

Kidderminster
5 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Technical Program Manager - Satcom

Design Engineer FPGA / VHDL

Mechanical Commissioning Manager

Avionics Engineering Manager

Electrical Commissioning Manager

Electrical Commissioning Manager

Design/Simulation Manager - Up to £60,000 + bonus, healthcare & pension
Kidderminster/West Midlands
Full-time | Permanent, Hybrid working available

Our client is seeking a Design/Simulation Manager to lead their experienced team of Stress Engineers, Modelling & Simulation Engineers & Ballistics Engineers. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of advanced propulsion projects, drive innovation, and support the in further defence capabilities.

As the Design/Simulation Manager, you will be responsible for managing the design analysis and configuration documentation teams. You will play a key role in leading the design, stress, and ballistic analysis of new and existing related components. This is a strategic and technical leadership role where you'll guide project delivery, process improvement, and future capability development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of design analysts and documentation engineers to deliver high-quality, compliant outputs on time and to specification.
  • Plan and prioritise team activities to meet immediate and mid-term project goals.
  • Drive improvements in Roxel's simulation and analysis capability.
  • Ensure accurate ballistic and structural analysis of propulsion systems.
  • Support R&D, concept development, and bid-phase activities.
  • Lead technical investigations and customer engagements.
  • Oversee design documentation and maintain configuration integrity.
  • Support talent development, training, and succession planning within the team.
  • Formal qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) in Physics, Applied Mathematics or a relevant Engineering discipline.

    Essential skills:
  • Leading technical teams or engineering projects.
  • Simulation, ballistic modelling, or stress analysis.
  • Aerospace, defence, or rocket propulsion design.
  • Configuration management and engineering documentation.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
  • High attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

    Desirable Skills
  • Experience with aerospace or defence standards.
  • Familiarity with environmental testing (vibration, thermal, etc.).
  • Use of simulation tools and product modelling techniques (e.g. FEA).
  • Exposure to customer design reviews or regulatory bodies.

    If you are prioritising your career development and looking for long term security this will be the role for you.

    All applicants must be eligible for an SC Clearance

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Jobs

Space Industry Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Need To Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK space‑sector hiring has shifted from pedigree‑first screening to capability‑driven evaluation across the full stack—spacecraft systems, payload/RF, flight software, GNC/ADCS, propulsion, structures/thermal, AIT (assembly–integration–test), mission/ground operations, reliability/radiation, and compliance (ECSS, export control). Employers want proof you can build, test, operate and scale space systems safely and economically. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for satellite/spacecraft engineers, payload & RF/MM‑wave, flight & ground software, GNC/ADCS, power/thermal, AIT/test, mission ops, data/EO, and space product/TPM roles. Who this is for: Systems engineers, payload/RF engineers, flight software & FDIR, GNC/ADCS, power/thermal/structures, propulsion, AIT/test, reliability/radiation, QA/compliance, ground segment/cloud, mission operations, EO/data processing, and product/programme managers targeting roles in the UK space ecosystem.

Jobs

Why Space Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

The UK’s space sector is growing fast — from satellite systems and Earth observation to satellite communications, space robotics, propulsion, space data analytics, and mission operations. But the nature of space work is changing. Projects involving satellites, launch systems, space robotics and ground infrastructure are now embedded in regulation, public perception, human interaction and cross-disciplinary design. Space careers in the UK used to be dominated by engineers, astrophysicists, systems analysts and telemetry experts. Today, they increasingly demand fluency not only in aerospace, software, electronics & data, but also in law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design. After all, space systems operate under treaties, privacy constraints, public scrutiny, international collaborations and human interfaces. In this article, we explore why space careers in the UK are becoming more multidisciplinary, how those allied fields intersect with space work, and what job-seekers & employers must do to thrive in this evolving cosmos.

Jobs

UK Space Team Structures Explained: Who Does What in a Modern Space Department

The UK space sector is rapidly expanding. With growth in satellite design, Earth observation, communications, launch systems, space science, downstream applications, and regulatory and operational services, there’s rising demand for skilled professionals across many disciplines. Building a high-impact space organisation requires well-defined team structures, clear roles, strong collaboration, and alignment across engineering, science, operations, regulation, and commercial functions. If you are applying for roles via UKSpaceJobs.co.uk or hiring into your company, this guide will help you understand the principal roles you’ll find in a space team, how they interact during mission lifecycles, what skills UK employers expect, salary norms, common challenges, and best practice for structuring space teams that succeed.

🍪 We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can review our Cookie Policy for more information.