Senior Hardware Systems Engineer - Hybrid, 9-Day Fortnight

General Dynamics UK Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics UK Limited is seeking a Senior Hardware Systems Engineer to contribute to the system design of complex C4I systems, including communications systems and military computers. You will work across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture to in-service support, within a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves hardware-focused design, interface definition, and engagement with safety, security and ILS teams, with a strong emphasis on documentation and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Broad competence in systems engineering.
• Understanding of military hardware, networking electronics.
• Knowledge and application of open and military standards.
• Understanding of climatic and induced environments.

Responsibilities

• Elicit requirements and define interfaces for hardware systems.
• Perform design analyses and trade studies for hardware solutions.
• Specify subsystems, components and cabling with safety in mind.
• Support system integration, testing and in-service support.
• Collaborate with safety, security and ILS teams.
• Produce technical documentation and present findings.

Skills

Broad systems engineering

Experience resolving design challenges

Military hardware knowledge

Open and military standards knowledge

Networking electronics knowledge

Analytical fault-finding

Structured design methods

Teamwork

Written and verbal communication

OSI model understanding

AI/ML familiarity

Education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

General Dynamics UK Limited is seeking a Senior Hardware Systems Engineer to contribute to the system design of complex C4I systems, including communications systems and military computers. You will work across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture to in-service support, within a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves hardware-focused design, interface definition, and engagement with safety, security and ILS teams, with a strong emphasis on documentation and stakeholder