<div><strong>Rowden is building the next UK-headquartered engineering powerhouse.</strong><br /><br />We design and integrate advanced systems that sense, connect, and protect data in environments where fast, informed decision-making is vital. Our mission is to deliver mission advantage to those working to safeguard national security, public safety, and critical infrastructure.</div><div><br />Headquartered in Bristol (UK), we combine modern engineering methods with cutting-edge commercial technology to create adaptable, mission-critical systems. We focus on solving the tough challenges that others overlook, ensuring our customers can operate effectively in an ever-changing world.<br /><br /><strong>About the role</strong></div><div><br />We’re looking for a visionary and hands-on Design Manager to lead the development of our device and network management product family. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our networking and protocol-based systems, integrating both software and hardware elements. You’ll be driving design strategy, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring seamless delivery of innovative products that meet the needs of mission-critical users.</div><div><br />While experience in hands-on product design and mechanical design abilities is a plus, it’s not a strict requirement for this role. What matters most is your ability to lead and inspire. Youll be joining a diverse group of multidisciplinary engineers at Rowden, with expertise in networking, RF, electronics, systems, software, DevOps, and hardware prototyping. Your contribution will be key to guiding the vision, strategy, and execution of our new product from concept to market. This is an opportunity to make a real impact and be part of something innovative and exciting.<br /> <br />You’ll be expected to lead projects to specification, on time, within budget and at the required quality. Strategic thinking and a proactive approach to risk management are essential. You’ll support the product roadmap and contribute to go-to-market planning, business case development, budgeting, and customer engagement. A core part of this role will be designing intuitive front-end user interfaces and crafting seamless user experiences that meet the needs of operators in high-pressure environments. Defining clear product visions and translating them into actionable requirements will be central to your success in this role.</div><div> </div><div>More information about security clearance is available here: </div><div><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels</a></div> <h2> Key areas of responsibility </h2> <div>As a Rowden Design Manager, you will be responsible for:</div><ul><li>Leading the design strategy and execution of multiple product lines within the product family.</li><li>Shaping and communicating a clear design vision aligned with company objectives.</li><li>Overseeing the full design lifecycle across software and hardware components.</li><li>Collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, product, and delivery teams.</li><li>Managing design risks and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery.</li><li>Driving integration of communication protocols and edge devices.</li><li>Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and external partners.</li><li>Ensuring design documentation and stakeholder communication is clear and consistent.</li><li>Championing user-centered design principles across all phases of development.</li><li>Supporting the development of scalable design and manufacturing processes and ways of working where applicable.</li></ul> <h2> Working at Rowden </h2> <div>We are committed to building a flexible, inclusive, and enabling company. Our aim is to create a diverse team of talented people with unique skills, experience, and backgrounds, so please apply and come as you are!</div><div> </div><div>We also recognise the importance of flexible working and support this wherever we can. We typically operate a flexible, hybrid-working model, with an average 3 days in the office each week (dependent on the role). We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility, part-time working requirements and/or workplace adjustments with all our applicants.</div><div> </div><div>Rowden is a Disability Confident Committed company, and we actively encourage people with disabilities and health conditions to apply for our roles. Please let us know your requirements early on so that we can make sure you have everything you need up front to help make the recruitment process and experience as easy as possible.</div><div> </div><div>Finally, if you feel that you don’t meet all the criteria included above but have transferable skills and relevant experience, we’d still love to hear from you!</div>

Rowden Technologies

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