Top Design Engineer Jobs in London

Build high-fidelity prototypes and interactive experiences across web, mobile, and TV platforms. Develop internal tools, Figma plugins, shared frameworks, APIs, and AI-powered utilities that improve design workflows. Collaborate with designers, engineers, product managers, and researchers, integrate live or simulated data, iterate based on feedback, and mentor other design engineers. The role emphasizes front-end engineering, interaction design, rapid experimentation, emerging technologies, and streaming media experiences.

Leads technical and strategic security engineering for major building construction and fit-out projects. Responsibilities include risk assessments, mitigation strategies, operational requirements, security master planning, physical security design, electronic security systems design, and counter-terrorism guidance covering hostile vehicle mitigation, blast, and ballistic risks. The role also requires business development, security consultancy expertise, and collaboration with specialist engineering teams.

Lead technical and strategic security engineering services for major construction and fit-out projects throughout RIBA stages. Responsibilities include risk assessments, mitigation strategies, operational requirements, security master planning, physical security design, electronic security systems design, and counter-terrorism guidance covering hostile vehicle mitigation, blast protection, and ballistics. The role also involves business development and security consultancy expertise.

Build and maintain frontend-leaning, full-stack Creative and Studio products using React and Next.js. Develop AI interfaces, UX/UI workflows, proof-of-concept products, integrations, and end-to-end features. Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Growth, and Sales; iterate based on user feedback; maintain scalable, secure infrastructure; process large datasets; and mentor less experienced engineers. The role emphasizes strong portfolio work and demonstrated software engineering ability rather than formal degrees or certifications.

Supports ITS and technology design activities across the M25 network, including CCTV, signals, VMS, ERT, and MIDAS assets. Assists with drawings, technical reports, feasibility studies, design reviews, supplier documentation, quality assurance, site inspections, and contract submissions. The role provides mentoring, structured learning, and opportunities for professional accreditation while developing safe, compliant, sustainable, and cost-effective engineering solutions.

Develop and validate mechanical assemblies, enclosures, inverter systems, and thermal solutions from concept through production. Lead structural analysis, materials selection, CAD reviews, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, prototyping, testing, documentation, configuration control, and change management. Collaborate with electrical and power electronics teams, suppliers, contract manufacturers, and design partners while ensuring safety, reliability, manufacturability, regulatory compliance, and cost targets.

Design and implement complex product interfaces end to end, from user research and interaction modeling through production React and TypeScript delivery. Build accessible, responsive components for knowledge graphs, simulations, AI workflows, and operational data. Develop design systems, prototypes, interaction patterns, and coded brand experiences while collaborating with engineers, researchers, customers, marketing, and leadership. Contribute to open-source codebases and maintain a high standard of visual and implementation quality.

Supports design delivery for the Calvert HS2 Infrastructure Maintenance Depot within a two-year graduate programme. Responsibilities include coordinating multidisciplinary design solutions, managing RFIs, maintaining project documentation, participating in design workshops and reviews, and supporting safe, timely project delivery. The role works under Design Managers and alongside site teams, engineers, architects, contractors, and clients. It offers structured training, chartership support, and exposure to varied engineering disciplines.

Lead detailed structural design for commercial, mixed-use, and data centre projects. Develop temporary and permanent works, erection schemes, and specialist engineering methodologies; perform design checking, technical reporting, site inspections, and subcontractor coordination. Manage client liaison, project resources, documentation, cost control, proposals, and variations. Support technical delivery and project coordination while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with quality, health, safety, and company procedures.

Design and deliver production tooling, jigs, and fixtures for low-volume automotive manufacturing. Own projects from concept through commissioning and handover, ensuring technical quality, safety, ergonomics, cost, and timing. Manage CAD data, BOMs, suppliers, budgets, risk assessments, continuous improvement, root-cause investigations, virtual builds, and manufacturing launches. Support shop-floor activities, additive manufacturing equipment, production readiness, and tooling insourcing initiatives across vehicle programmes.

Design and develop electrical systems for data centres and critical infrastructure. Prepare technical specifications, tender documents, and design deliverables; support site surveys, audits, commissioning, and testing. Provide technical guidance to clients and internal teams, contribute to infrastructure upgrades and new builds, and apply current industry standards. The role requires knowledge of electrical distribution, UPS, generators, CAD-based technical drawings, and project delivery, with occasional European travel.

Leads electrical engineering projects from concept through completion, producing load, low-voltage, and lighting calculations, design reports, specifications, and drawings. Coordinates multidisciplinary teams, manages client requirements, schedules, resources, budgets, and project quality. Presents design proposals to clients, mentors junior engineers, supports business development, and contributes to sustainable, energy- and carbon-efficient building design.

Serves as the structural engineering authority for major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Leads structural design for treatment plants, pumping stations, reservoirs, and related facilities from tender through construction and handover. Coordinates multidisciplinary teams and external designers, performs structural calculations, manages technical risks, ensures compliance with UK standards and Eurocodes, and promotes buildable, innovative, standardized solutions. Requires strong expertise in reinforced concrete and steel structures, stakeholder management, and infrastructure delivery.

Design and develop electrical systems for humanoid robots, including sensor integration, compute and power systems, circuit analysis, PCB schematics and layouts, and embedded firmware in C and HDL. Validate and debug designs using laboratory equipment, develop Linux kernels and device drivers, and collaborate with mechanical and software teams to integrate reliable robotics hardware.

Lead detailed structural design and project delivery, liaise with clients, develop design philosophy and erection schemes, produce temporary and permanent works designs, perform design checks and site inspections, coordinate subcontractors, support cost control and business development, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with quality and H&S procedures.

The Electronics Design Engineer will engage in problem-solving for renewable energy technologies, collaborating on projects from design to commissioning and conducting R&D.

Design and deliver analogue and mixed-signal blocks (TIAs, laser drivers) for high-speed ICs up to 200G. Collaborate with layout, verification, test, and product teams to meet performance, power, area, and reliability targets through simulation, lab validation, and design reviews.

Build and maintain reusable Android UI components and tooling for the Design System using Compose. Own feature lifecycle from discovery to release, support product teams, champion design system initiatives, ensure accessibility, performance, visual regression testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while mentoring new engineers.

Lead delivery and technical quality for HVDC projects including cable system modelling, rating calculations, routing and installation studies, converter station layouts, specifications, drawings, testing support, and mentoring junior engineers while supporting bid and business development activities.

Design and develop mechanical assemblies and cooling systems for inverters and power equipment from concept to production. Work hands-on in prototyping, testing, BOM/component selection, and create documentation for manufacturing and installation while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Design rugged enclosures and mechanisms for harsh environments using SolidWorks. Produce 2D drawings, BOMs, build guides, and test plans. Collaborate with production, quality and manufacturing, inspect drawings, troubleshoot prototypes, and justify designs with analysis and documentation.

Support delivery of system safety for HS2 track design: identify hazards, assess risks, define safety requirements, assist safety case development, perform analyses (FTA, FMEA, PHA), ensure regulatory compliance, participate in incident investigations, and report to the lead systems safety engineer.

Support MEP and CMS design coordination for HS2 track slab across design and construction phases. Review drawings, liaise with consultants/subcontractors, track actions, ensure compliance with standards and CDM, monitor progress, support technical assurance, and provide technical input to commercial and construction teams.

The Principal Analog Design Engineer leads high-speed analog IC design, manages chip development projects, drives innovation, and mentors junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The Lead Physical Design Engineer will implement complex IC designs, collaborating across teams to optimize performance, power, and area while ensuring manufacturability and design integrity.