General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide avionic mission computing systems for a wide range of military fast jets, helicopters, and UAV’s.  Recent success has resulted in General Dynamics developing the next generation of Advanced High Performance, Safety Critical Mission Computer Systems to meet the needs of latest platforms in development by several aircraft manufacturers. These Mission Computing Systems provide the functionality that integrates aircraft systems, sensor systems and weapon systems with the information and control systems required by the aircrew to meet the demanding operational needs of these aircraft.

As a Programme Lead Engineer with General Dynamics, you will have the responsibility for developing and delivering the next generation of avionic mission computing systems. You will be responsible for overall technical execution of the project/programme from initial planning through delivery and transfer to manufacturing and integration.

Responsibilities include achieving product quality and technical scope within cost and schedule constraints. You will have overall management responsibilities of the engineering team assigned, ensuring a through life perspective is taken in the development and management of the Systems, Equipment, People and Process, from eliciting the latest requirements from our customers, to overcoming engineering challenges and applying focus to maintain and improve system performance and delivery.

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To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate:

• A good understanding of the challenges associated with Avionic System engineering
• Demonstrable leadership competence with an ability to influence individuals
• Demonstrable breadth and depth of experience/competence across multiple engineering disciplines (e.g. Systems Engineering, Hardware Development, Software Development, Safety Engineering, Support Engineering etc.)
• A demonstrable ability to think at the systems level and innovate.
• High levels of motivation, integrity and professionalism
• Flexibility, innovation and commitment to delivery

Candidates should have a degree level education, or equivalent.  Professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng or equivalent) is desirable, but not essential. GDMS-UK actively support employees in attaining CEng status.

This role offers a starting salary of between £62,400 - £78,000 plus our excellent flexible benefits package.

We operate a hybrid working model so you can spend time working from our offices in Hastings and working from home (Ideally 2/3 days per week on site)

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits: 

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off. 
• A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company. 
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits 

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Please email [email protected] if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme. For more information on the Disability confident scheme in General Dynamics click here.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.