Hybrid Lead Engineer, Defence & Avionics Systems

General Dynamics UK Limited; Oakdale; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Flexible benefits

Career development plan

Hybrid on-site work

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a Lead Engineer to provide day-to-day technical leadership of the engineering team and ensure delivery of work packages aligned with objectives, cost, schedule and performance.

You will work with the Programme Manager to maintain scope, deliver across engineering phases, manage risks, and liaise with customers to ensure responsive technical inquiries and successful integration across packages.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a technical manager on complex integration projects.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong stakeholder management including customer and supplier engagement.
• Expertise in systems engineering: requirements management, system architecture, integration, verification and validation.
• Experience with AI/ML models is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering team, making technical decisions within the bounds of strategy, cost, time, and performance.
• Provide technical oversight and coordination across cross-functional engineering disciplines.
• Own and manage engineering work packages, including tracking progress, resolving dependencies, and ensuring integration across packages.
• Report and manage engineering risks in accordance with the project’s Risk Management Plan.
• Prepare and deliver data packs for engineering phase reviews.
• Ensure all entry and exit criteria for engineering phases are met with appropriate content and quality.
• Liaise with the customer technical community to ensure alignment and responsiveness to technical queries.
• Collaborate with the project management community to ensure engineering delivery supports overall project goals.
• Address supplier-related technical issues as they arise, ensuring timely resolution.
• Provide cover and continuity for both the Chief Engineer and Product Lead as required.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Systems engineering

Risk management

Communication

Lifecycle management

STEM degree

Education

STEM degree

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a Lead Engineer to provide day-to-day technical leadership of the engineering team and ensure delivery of work packages aligned with objectives, cost, schedule and performance.

You will work with the Programme Manager to maintain scope, deliver across engineering phases, manage risks, and liaise with customers to ensure responsive technical inquiries and successful integration across packages.