Junior Mechanical Engineer - Hybrid Aerospace & Defense

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

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed nine-day fortnight

Flexible benefits

Career development plan

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems in the UK is seeking an engineer to join the TEMPEST programme, designing, building and integrating the next generation of combat air capability. You will collaborate with world‑class engineers across industry and government to pioneer innovative AI, digital model‑based engineering and next‑generation computing.

This role offers hybrid working with a flexible benefits package and opportunities for rapid professional development at the forefront of aerospace

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 mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems in the UK is seeking an engineer to join the TEMPEST programme, designing, building and integrating the next generation of combat air capability. You will collaborate with world‑class engineers across industry and government to pioneer innovative AI, digital model‑based engineering and next‑generation computing.

This role offers hybrid working with a flexible benefits package and opportunities for rapid professional development at the forefront of aerospace