Junior Systems Integration Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems - United Kingdom; Blackwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Career development plan

Flexible benefits

Job summary

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. The Junior Systems Integration Engineer will support integration, configuration, test and verification of hardware and software components.

You will work within a multi-disciplined team, contributing to system integration and test activities, with opportunities to learn and take on more

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in engineering or related field.
• Experience in systems engineering or related discipline is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a defence tech environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with integration and test of hardware and software components.
• Configure and troubleshoot lab-based systems and networks.
• Prepare integration/test plans, procedures, scripts and documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Lab testing

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

DOORS

RQM

RTC

ALM

Job 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.

Job Description

As a Junior Systems Integration Engineer, you will support the integration, configuration, test, and verification of hardware and software components within complex tactical communications and information systems. The role will provide development opportunities across the system engineering lifecycle, including lab-based integration, troubleshooting, formal test execution, reporting, and support to field activities.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplined engineering team, contributing to the delivery of system integration and test activities that meet customer needs, quality standards, and programme timescales.

Key Responsibilities

A Junior Systems Integration Engineer would typically:

• Support product and system integration activities for tactical C4I / TacCIS solutions in laboratory and controlled environments.
• Assist with the setup, configuration, and commissioning of hardware, software, and network components used in integration and test activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of integration and test plans, procedures, scripts, and supporting documentation.
• Execute defined integration and test activities under guidance, capturing results accurately and maintaining associated evidence.
• Support verification, validation, and assurance activities by collecting test data and helping produce reports and technical summaries.
• Investigate technical issues and defects using a structured fault-finding approach, escalating where appropriate.
• Assist with build, test, and process automation activities, as well as continuous improvement of integration and test methods.
• Work with engineers and other stakeholders to support design maturity by feeding back observations from lab integration and test execution.
• Maintain clear, well-structured technical records using approved engineering tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrate an ability to want to learn and develop and take on more responsibility as knowledge and experience grows.
• Understand the importance of deadlines and adapt to delivering tasks within programme timescales.
• Support field-based trials, experimentation, or acceptance activities when required.

Typical Daily Activities

Typical day-to-day activities may include:

• Building and configuring system rigs, virtual machines, servers, or network elements for integration tasks.
• Running test procedures and recording outcomes, anomalies, and observations.
• Performing first-line technical troubleshooting across software, hardware, and network interfaces.
• Supporting the production of defect reports, test reports, and acceptance evidence.
• Assisting with the use of engineering lifecycle tools such as DOORS, RQM, RTC, ALM, or equivalent platforms.
• Collaborating with more experienced engineers to understand system behaviour, interfaces, and integration risks.

Qualifications

Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Networking, or a related discipline.

Additional Information

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!