Aerospace Software Engineer — Mission Systems & AI

General Dynamics UK Limited; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (3 days in office)

Flexible benefits package

Nine‑day fortnight

Career development plan

Job summary

General Dynamics UK Limited is offering an engineering role within its TEMPEST team, focusing on software architecture and integration for next‑generation combat aviation capabilities. You will design, build and integrate advanced mission systems, collaborating with industry and academia to push AI/ML, digital modelling and MBSE forward.

You will join a multi‑national project, with opportunities for hands-on development, collaboration with senior engineers, and a clear path to professional

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable experience of architecting, designing and delivering software solutions
• Competency in at least one of C, C++, Python or Ada
• Demonstrated high levels of motivation, integrity, and professionalism
• Flexibility, innovation, and commitment to delivery in fast-paced environments
• Knowledge of UML and/or DO-178C is advantageous but not necessary
• Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the software architecture and design of mission systems
• Support software integration and test/ V&V activities
• Contribute to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) initiatives
• Develop technologies that will shape combat aviation for decades to come.
• Work with world-leading engineers across industry, government and academia.
• Contribute to sovereign UK defence capability and international collaboration.

Skills

Architecting software solutions

Motivation & professionalism

Flexibility & delivery in fast-paced

Education

Degree in engineering

Tools

C

C++

Python

Ada

UML/DO-178C

Job description

General Dynamics UK Limited is offering an engineering role within its TEMPEST team, focusing on software architecture and integration for next‑generation combat aviation capabilities. You will design, build and integrate advanced mission systems, collaborating with industry and academia to push AI/ML, digital modelling and MBSE forward.

You will join a multi‑national project, with opportunities for hands-on development, collaboration with senior engineers, and a clear path to professional