Lead Software Architect – AI & Defence Tech (Hybrid)

General Dynamics Mission Systems - United Kingdom; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 59,200 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Career development plan

Flexible benefits

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems UK is recruiting for a TEMPEST engineer to help design, build and integrate the next generation of combat air capability. You will lead software architecture, drive software strategy and steer delivery teams across a multinational engineering effort.

The role combines AI/ML focus, digital model based engineering and cutting-edge computing, with hybrid work options (office/home) and UK security considerations.

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Software engineering leadership experience
• Demonstrated high levels of motivation, integrity, and professionalism
• Flexibility, innovation, and commitment to delivery in fast-paced environments
• Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead software architecture
• Drive software strategy
• Lead software delivery teams
• 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

Software engineering leadership

Motivation

Flexibility

Delivery in fast-paced environments

AI/ML familiarity

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems UK is recruiting for a TEMPEST engineer to help design, build and integrate the next generation of combat air capability. You will lead software architecture, drive software strategy and steer delivery teams across a multinational engineering effort.

The role combines AI/ML focus, digital model based engineering and cutting-edge computing, with hybrid work options (office/home) and UK security considerations.