Junior Software Engineer - Aerospace Defense, 9‑Day Fortnight

General Dynamics Missions System International; Hastings; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed nine-day fortnight

Flexible benefits

Career development plan

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems in Hastings is seeking engineers to join the TEMPEST team, delivering the UK’s next generation of combat air capability. You will design, build, and integrate advanced avionics and mission computing systems, collaborating with industry, government and academia on innovative AI, model-based engineering and cutting-edge computing.

The role offers a path to working on high-profile multi-national projects, in a fast-paced environment with professional development and

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.
• As part of this hiring process, an Assessment Centre will be held on 12th or 13th October 2026 at Hastings site; closing date 29th September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support software development and testing.
• Participate in integration 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

Education

Degree in engineering

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems in Hastings is seeking engineers to join the TEMPEST team, delivering the UK’s next generation of combat air capability. You will design, build, and integrate advanced avionics and mission computing systems, collaborating with industry, government and academia on innovative AI, model-based engineering and cutting-edge computing.

The role offers a path to working on high-profile multi-national projects, in a fast-paced environment with professional development and