Aerospace Security Engineer — AI/ML & Critical Systems

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 45,600 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Flexible benefits

Career development plan

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc in the UK is seeking an engineer to join the TEMPEST team, delivering next‑generation combat air capability. You will design security solutions, conduct vulnerability assessments, and support accreditation across lifecycle, collaborating with industry, government and academia.

The role offers hybrid work (3 days in the office) with a salary of £45,600–£60,000 and a flexible benefits package; security clearance is required and Right to work checks apply.

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Security engineering experience.
• Knowledge of product security standards.
• Demonstrated motivation, integrity and professionalism.
• Flexible, innovative and delivery-focused in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with AI/ML models is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design security solutions
• Conduct vulnerability assessments
• Support accreditation and compliance
• Embed security through lifecycle
• Develop technologies shaping combat aviation for decades
• Collaborate with engineers across industry, government and academia
• Contribute to sovereign UK defence capability and international collaboration

Skills

Security engineering

AI/ML familiarity

Delivery under pressure

Integrity and professionalism

Flexibility

Education

Degree level education in engineering

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc in the UK is seeking an engineer to join the TEMPEST team, delivering next‑generation combat air capability. You will design security solutions, conduct vulnerability assessments, and support accreditation across lifecycle, collaborating with industry, government and academia.

The role offers hybrid work (3 days in the office) with a salary of £45,600–£60,000 and a flexible benefits package; security clearance is required and Right to work checks apply.