Senior Avionics Hardware Engineer – AI/FPGA, Hybrid

General Dynamics Corporation; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 45,600 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Hybrid work model

Flexible benefits

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems in the United Kingdom is seeking engineers to join the TEMPEST program, delivering next-generation avionics and mission computing for defence platforms. You will design, build, and integrate advanced electronic hardware and contribute to cutting-edge computing solutions.

The role offers hybrid work options (3 days in the office) and a flexible benefits package, with emphasis on career development and international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Electronics design experience.
• High-speed digital and FPGA knowledge.
• 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

• Design advanced electronic hardware
• Support board design and integration
• Lead verification and qualification testing
• 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

Electronics design

High-speed digital

FPGA knowledge

AI/ML familiarity

Education

Degree in engineering

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems in the United Kingdom is seeking engineers to join the TEMPEST program, delivering next-generation avionics and mission computing for defence platforms. You will design, build, and integrate advanced electronic hardware and contribute to cutting-edge computing solutions.

The role offers hybrid work options (3 days in the office) and a flexible benefits package, with emphasis on career development and international collaboration.