Defence Hardware Engineer: Hybrid, 9‑Day Fortnight

General Dynamics Mission Systems - United Kingdom; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems in the UK is seeking an engineer to join the TEMPEST programme, helping to design, build and integrate the next generation of combat air capability for the UK\'s 6th generation fighter aircraft.

You will collaborate with industry-leading minds to pioneer breakthroughs in high‑speed digital hardware, AI/ML approaches and modern computing, while benefiting from a hybrid work arrangement (typically 3 days in the office).

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• High-speed digital and FPGA knowledge.
• Experience with or familiarity with AI/ML models preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced electronic hardware
• Support board design and integration
• Support verification and qualification testing
• 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

High-speed digital

FPGA knowledge

Motivation & integrity

Education

Degree in engineering

Tools

AI/ML familiarity

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems in the UK is seeking an engineer to join the TEMPEST programme, helping to design, build and integrate the next generation of combat air capability for the UK\'s 6th generation fighter aircraft.

You will collaborate with industry-leading minds to pioneer breakthroughs in high‑speed digital hardware, AI/ML approaches and modern computing, while benefiting from a hybrid work arrangement (typically 3 days in the office).