Job Description
Senior Hardware System Engineer role with General Dynamics UK Limited. Working on development and delivery programmes, customer research, and internal R&D projects across military hardware and avionics.
Typical Daily Activities
* Design hardware solutions, specify electronic components and equipment enclosures for installation in Military Vehicles.
* Analyse user and system level documentation, produce system designs to satisfy requirements, and provide significant input to readiness and design reviews (SDR and SRR).
* Evaluate and model system performance to support design decisions and trade studies.
* Specify interfaces and system components, including analysis of third‑party applications for suitability.
* Manage the system design through its life‑cycle, including design reviews and engagement with development teams.
* Collaborate with speciality engineering teams, system integration and test teams, and stakeholders to ensure a complete system solution.
* Engage with users and technical advisors/assessors as required.
Qualifications
* Broad competence in systems engineering.
* Experience in resolving design challenges.
* Understanding of Military Hardware.
* Application of Open and Military Standards.
* Understanding of Climatic and Induced Environments.
* Experience in engaging specialist engineering disciplines (Safety, Security, ILS) to deliver a complete system solution.
* Proven methodical analytical fault‑finding skills – comfortable working in a technical laboratory while adhering to lab rules such as PPE and safe handling.
* Experience with structured design methods.
* Ability to present formally at progress reviews and contribute productively in meetings with all stakeholders.
Additional Information
Salary: £45,600 to £60,000 depending on experience, plus an excellent flexible benefits package.
Hybrid working – ideally two days per week on site per month.
Benefits
* A compressed nine‑day fortnight and compressed hours – meaning every other Friday off.
* A personalised career development plan with regular progress reviews, supporting your progression within the company.
* A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded with flexible benefits.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Production, Distribution, and Engineering
Industries
* Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting
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; please email disabilityconfident@gd-ms.uk if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.
All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a UK Security clearance appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.
Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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