Senior Design Engineer

Company: TT Electronics plc
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

Company Overview

TT Electronics’ Bedlington facility is located north of Newcastle upon Tyne and is home to a specialist engineering team delivering microcircuit production and custom power electronics solutions for aerospace and defence, supporting safety‑critical applications in harsh environments.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

We are making significant investments in our technology, equipment and engineering capability. As part of this growth we are looking for a Senior Design Engineer to play a key technical role within our Microelectronics business. The role offers real autonomy to innovate and make design decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of high‑performance power module products.
  • Exercise technical authority in design decisions and introduce new approaches.
  • Innovate to improve performance, reliability and manufacturability.
  • Own delivery within a rapid development lifecycle.
  • Support a wide range of customers, working closely with Sales and Business Development to shape new products and secure future business opportunities.
  • Demonstrate technical leadership and direction, sustaining and improving existing product lines.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

  • Strong experience in power module design.
  • A degree (or equivalent experience) in an engineering discipline.
  • The confidence and capability to work independently, influence others and own outcomes.

On occasion, the role may require visits to customers or suppliers and may also involve foreign travel.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Enhanced pension contributions
  • Healthcare cashback plan
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Site incentive plan
  • Financial wellbeing benefit
  • Discounted online and high‑street shopping and lifestyle vouchers
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Discounted RAC membership
  • Discounted Gym membership
  • 5 weeks (in hours) annual leave plus bank holidays
  • A supportive and friendly working environment with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability.

Screening and Safety Requirements

Any successful candidate will be required to pass a pre‑employment Drug and Alcohol Screening. All successful candidates must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) after the offer stage. Roles may be subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on nationality.

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is considered for suitable candidates for this role.

Equal Opportunity

TT Electronics are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and actively encourage applications from under‑represented groups.

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Posted: May 20th, 2026