Hardware Engineers - Senior & Principal

General Dynamics UK; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics UK seeks Senior and Principal Hardware Engineers in Hastings to lead avionics product development. Candidates should have a background in hardware or electronics engineering, experience in avionics is preferred. The role offers a flexible work environment, professional development support, and impressive benefits, including a compressed working schedule.

Benefits

Compressed nine-day fortnight

Personalized career development plan

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Qualified in hardware, electronics or electronic systems engineering.
• Experience in avionics or defence industry preferred.
• Understanding of the electronics engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead avionics product development and oversee the lifecycle.
• Manage project deliverables, timelines, and resources.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Product Development

System Integration

Design Analysis

Electronics Engineering

Education

Degree in Hardware or Electronics Engineering

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General Dynamics UK

Location:

Hastings, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Company Description

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.

General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide avionic mission computing systems for a wide range of military fast jets, helicopters, and UAV’s. Recent success has resulted in General Dynamics developing the next generation of Advanced High Performance, Safety Critical Mission Computer Systems to meet the needs of latest platforms in development by several aircraft manufacturers. These Mission Computing Systems provide the functionality that integrates aircraft systems, sensor systems and stores management systems with the information and control systems required by the aircrew to meet the demanding operational needs of these aircraft.

Job Description

As a result of business growth and exciting new projects you will join us as a senior member of our hardware engineering team. You will:

• Lead avionics product development, spanning digital, analogue and power electronics
• Oversee the product development life-cycle from conceptual design to system integration
• lead the design and development of electronic circuits and systems, meeting performance, reliability, and cost targets
• Integrate electronic components and systems into larger products
• Manage timelines, resources, and project deliverables
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, guiding project teams
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

You will ideally be qualified in hardware, electronics or an electronic systems engineering discipline. Some experience in the defence, avionics, aerospace or naval systems industry would be preferred but is not essential.

You will also bring with you:

• A good understanding of the challenges associated withelectronics engineering
• Understanding of the development life-cycle from requirements toproduction handover via; design, schematic capture, design analysis, commissioning and integration

Professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng or equivalent) is desirable, but not essential. General Dynamics Mission Systems actively support employees in attaining CEng status.Where appropriate there is potential for further study support of Degree or Masters qualifications.

Additional Information

Starting salary for these positions will vary dependant upon the experience of the successful applicant. We have positions forSenior Hardware Engineer and Principal Hardware Engineer.

We are open to this role being spent with time working from home and in the office (minimum 3 days in office) on a weekly basis or fully in our office in St Leonards-on-Sea.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualifying UK based applicants to move closer to our sites.

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 personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized 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 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