Junior Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace Defense (Hybrid)

General Dynamics UK Limited; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Flexible benefits

Career development plan

Hybrid work

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems UK is seeking an engineer to join the TEMPEST team at Hastings, contributing to the UK’s 6th generation fighter programme. You will design, build, and integrate advanced combat air capabilities, collaborating with leading experts across industry, government and academia.

The role offers hybrid working with some office presence, and a salary up to £33,000 per year plus flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated high levels of motivation, integrity, and professionalism.
• Flexibility, innovation, and commitment to delivery in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Support CAD and mechanical design
• Support testing and qualification activities
• 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

Motivation

Integrity

Professionalism

Flexibility

Innovation

Delivery

CAD

Education

Degree in engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems UK is seeking an engineer to join the TEMPEST team at Hastings, contributing to the UK’s 6th generation fighter programme. You will design, build, and integrate advanced combat air capabilities, collaborating with leading experts across industry, government and academia.

The role offers hybrid working with some office presence, and a salary up to £33,000 per year plus flexible benefits.