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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.
Job Description
This role is for a Senior Hardware System Engineer join out team working on a variety of development and delivery programmes, customer research and development, and internal research and development projects
Typical Daily Activities Will Include
- 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
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To be successful in the role you will bring your experience and knowledge in the following:
- 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 e.g. 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 for this position is £45,600 to £60,000 depending on experience plus our excellent flexible benefits package.
We offer hybrid working - for this role ideally we are looking for an average of 2 days per week per month 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 personalised career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
- A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised 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!
Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company.
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 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 level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks
Every application matters to us. We want you to know that each application we receive is reviewed by a real person—not just an algorithm. Our screening questions are also carefully considered to help us understand your experience and fit for the role.
We appreciate the time you take to apply.
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