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 Mission Systems in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide a wide range of Avionic Mission Computing Systems for a wide range 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.

An exciting opportunity to join General Dynamics, a leading-edge defence company, as a Junior Hardware Engineer. This role would allow you to play an important part in our dynamic and innovative Manufacturing Team, working on developing test solutions for new product. You will receive both training and mentoring so allowing you to develop and achieve to your full potential.

This role provides valuable support to the Test Development Team. Using your electronics hardware knowledge, you will help develop cost effective and test solutions for product of various complexity. You will become proficient in various test solutions such as boundary scan and LabView

To apply for these entry level engineer roles, you will need a degree-level education in Electronics. You will also require the following:

• Be able to demonstrate a sound theoretical knowledge of engineering principles 
• A good understanding of  engineering development life-cycles
• A willingness to learn and develop any gaps in experience/competence.

This role of Junior Hardware Engineer has a starting salary of up to £32,000 and an attractive flexible benefits package.

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.