Lead Systems Engineer - MBSE, Avionics (Hybrid)

General Dynamics Mission Systems - United Kingdom; St Leonards; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Career development plan

Flexible benefits

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems - United Kingdom is seeking a Lead or Principal Systems Engineer to drive the development of next-generation mission computing systems for military aircraft. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams through the full system life-cycle, ensuring safety-critical delivery and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes MBSE, requirements management with DOORS, and rigorous verification and certification activities.

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
• 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

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems - United Kingdom is seeking a Lead or Principal Systems Engineer to drive the development of next-generation mission computing systems for military aircraft. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams through the full system life-cycle, ensuring safety-critical delivery and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes MBSE, requirements management with DOORS, and rigorous verification and certification activities.