General Dynamics Missions System International
Senior Hardware Systems Engineer
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Job Description
General Dynamics UK is looking for a Senior Hardware Systems Engineer to make a significant contribution to the system design of complex C4I systems across a variety of defence programmes. This role sits within the Systems Engineering discipline and will support the development and delivery of hardware-focused solutions, including Communications Systems, military computers and networking electronics.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Hardware Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping hardware aspects of system solutions, with responsibilities including:
- Supporting requirements elicitation, development and interface definition
- Contributing to design analysis, including functional and physical analysis, alternative solution development and trade studies
- Supporting the specification of sub-systems, components and cabling
- Applying open and military standards to the design and development of hardware solutions
- Supporting the development and delivery of system integration and test activities
- Working with safety, security, Integrated Logistics Support and system integration teams to deliver a coherent system solution
- Supporting technical subcontractor and supplier management where required
- Producing well-structured technical documentation in line with agreed schedules
- Presenting at progress reviews and contributing effectively in meetings with internal and external stakeholders
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Qualifications
We’re looking for someone with broad systems engineering capability and a strong understanding of military hardware environments. You’ll be confident working across technical teams, resolving design challenges and supporting the delivery of practical, robust engineering solutions.
You will bring:
- Broad competence in systems engineering
- Experience resolving design challenges
- Understanding of military hardware, particularly in relation to networking electronics
- Knowledge and application of open and military standards
- Understanding of climatic and induced environments
- Experience engaging specialist engineering disciplines such as Safety, Security and ILS to deliver complete system solutions
- Methodical analytical fault-finding skills, with confidence working in a technical laboratory environment and following lab rules such as PPE and safe handling requirements
- Experience with structured design methods
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multi-disciplined teams
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
Desirable:
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- Cable specification and design experience
- Good understanding of the OSI model
- Experience using engineering tools for requirements management and system design
- Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models
Additional Information
- Salary: £45,600 to £60,000 depending on experience plus an excellent flexible benefits package.
- Working Hours: Hybrid working - ideally 2 days per week on site.
- Benefits:
- Compressed nine-day fortnight with every other Friday off.
- Personalised career development plan and regular progress reviews.
- Flexible working environment with recognised contributions rewarded through flexible benefits.
- Commitment to maintaining a diverse workplace.
- Disability Confident Employer with interview opportunities for disabled candidates meeting minimum criteria.
- UK Security clearance and Right to work checks required for all successful/appointed applicants.
If you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme, please email [email protected].
Note: Every application is reviewed by a real person. Our screening questions are designed to help us understand your experience and fit for the role.
We appreciate the time you take to apply.
Employment Type: Permanent Compensation: GBP 45600 - GBP 60000 - yearly
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