Lead Avionics Certification Engineer - DO-178/DO-254

General Dynamics Corporation; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Nine-day fortnight

Personal development plan

Flexible benefits

Job summary

General Dynamics United Kingdom Limited is seeking an engineer to join the TEMPEST team delivering combat air capability for the UK's sixth generation fighter programme. You will design, build, and integrate next generation avionics and AI/ML features, with cross‑functional collaboration across industry, government and academia.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days in office), a salary between 60,000 and 74,000 GBP plus a flexible benefits package, and clear career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree level education in a relevant engineering discipline.
• DO-178C/DO-254 expertise.
• Demonstrated motivation, integrity, and professionalism.
• Flexibility, innovation, and delivery in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with AI/ML models is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead certification strategy.
• Define compliance approaches.
• Engage certification authorities.
• 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

DO-178C/DO-254

AI/ML familiarity

Education

Degree in engineering

Job description

General Dynamics United Kingdom Limited is seeking an engineer to join the TEMPEST team delivering combat air capability for the UK's sixth generation fighter programme. You will design, build, and integrate next generation avionics and AI/ML features, with cross‑functional collaboration across industry, government and academia.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days in office), a salary between 60,000 and 74,000 GBP plus a flexible benefits package, and clear career development opportunities.