How to become a design and development engineer
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
University
You'll usually need a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree to become a design and development engineer.
You could choose from courses like:
- engineering product design
- industrial design
- computer aided design engineering
- engineering design and manufacture
- materials science
- maths and physics
Mechanical, electrical and civil engineering qualifications might also be accepted by employers.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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Apprenticeship
You might be able to do a Robotics Engineer or Product Design and Development Engineer Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a degree apprenticeship
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Direct Application
You could apply directly for design and development engineer roles.
You'll need to have experience and qualifications in a particular branch of engineering, for example mechanical, aerospace or energy engineering.
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Further information
You can find out more about engineering careers and training from the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) and Tomorrow's Engineers.