Applications & Training Senior Engineer

General Dynamics Missions System International; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Wales is seeking an Applications & Training Senior Engineer. You will provide expert support in developing Tactical C4I systems and training solutions compliant with Defense standards. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience in defense contexts, and a recognized training qualification. A competitive salary and flexible benefits are offered, along with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Compressed nine-day fortnight

Personalized career development plan

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills includes root cause analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to generate technical documents.
• Experience in supporting and developing Tactical C4I Systems.
• Proven experience in conducting training analysis within Defence context.
• Thorough understanding of JSP 822, DTSM 1-4 and Defence policies.
• Defence Trainer Competency Framework certification or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice for training solutions according to DSAT standards.
• Develop, release, and maintain complex Tactical C4I systems.
• Produce training packages for the Ministry of Defence.
• Deliver work packages as part of an integrated project team.
• Conduct training analysis and design in compliance with JSP 822.
• Monitor project schedules and track progress effectively.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Knowledge of BCIP system

Teamwork

Education

Training Design and Delivery qualification

Job description

Overview

As Applications & Training Senior Engineer you will be involved in key activities that include :

• Providing expert advice and support in the analysis design delivery and evaluation of training solutions that meet Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) standards.
• Develop, release and maintain complex Tactical C4I systems focusing on applications within the Bowman system.
• Produce training packages for use by the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
• Deliver work packages as part of an integrated project team working through the system lifecycle from design to test and acceptance.
• Conduct DSAT compliant training analysis design and delivery in accordance with JSP 822 and DTSM 1-4.
• Monitor project schedules, report metrics and track progress effectively.

Take ownership of assigned tasks meeting key objectives and deliverables in a time‑critical manner.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills including root cause analysis and fault‑finding abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to generate well‑structured technical documents and presentations.
• Experience in supporting and developing Tactical C4I Systems; knowledge of the BCIP system is desirable.
• Proven experience in conducting DSAT compliant training analysis design and delivery within a Defence context.
• Thorough understanding of JSP 822, DTSM 1-4 and other relevant Defence policies and guidelines.
• A recognised qualification in Training Design and Delivery (e.g. ITOL / CIPD) or equivalent experience.
• Defence Trainer Competency Framework (DTCF) certification or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information

Salary for this position is 42,080 to 52,000 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 and we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Please email 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.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time