Lead Systems Engineer – Avionics & MBSE (Hybrid)

General Dynamics Missions System International; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Flexible benefits

Career development plan

Hybrid work model

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a Lead or Principal Systems Engineer to drive the development of mission computing systems for military aircraft. You will lead cross-disciplinary engineering teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and own lifecycle activities from requirements to delivery.

The role emphasizes MBSE, DOORS usage, and rigorous V&V, with hybrid work options and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Extensive experience across the full Systems Engineering lifecycle.
• Proven leadership skills in coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Expertise in requirements management, traceability, and audit-ready documentation.
• Proficiency with DOORS and Excel-based planning tools.
• Understanding of certification processes and regulatory standards.
• Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Strong knowledge of Avionic System engineering challenges.
• 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 the full systems engineering life-cycle from stakeholder needs analysis through to delivery, verification, and certification.
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams across software, hardware and safety domains.
• Manage requirements using DOORS, ensuring traceability, audit readiness, and V&V evidence.
• Conduct risk management reviews and change control governance for engineering activities.
• Utilise Model Based Systems Engineering to create a robust model of the system being developed.
• Follow Systems Engineering processes to develop technical solutions to engineering problems.
• Collaborate with the system, hardware and software architects to ensure consistency, design for modularity and re-use, and technical excellence.
• Involvement in the full life-cycle from requirements analysis to delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Systems Engineering

MBSE

DOORS

Requirements management

Traceability

V&V

Risk management

Model Based Systems Engineering

Regulatory standards understanding

AI/ML familiarity

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel (planning tools)

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a Lead or Principal Systems Engineer to drive the development of mission computing systems for military aircraft. You will lead cross-disciplinary engineering teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and own lifecycle activities from requirements to delivery.

The role emphasizes MBSE, DOORS usage, and rigorous V&V, with hybrid work options and a competitive benefits package.