Senior Systems Engineer – MBSE & Processor Platforms

General Dynamics UK Limited; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Nine-day fortnight

Career development plan

Hybrid work option

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems in the UK is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to take technical ownership of processor-based card platforms for defence programmes, influencing product strategy, architecture and technology direction.

As part of the Core Technologies team in St Leonards-on-Sea, you will lead MBSE adoption, drive integration with MBSE and traditional methods, and ensure performance, reliability and traceability across the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in systems engineering with a focus on processor or hardware design
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with meticulous attention to detail
• Knowledge of processor architectures and system-level design principles
• Excellent technical documentation and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Experience with hardware validation, testing methodologies, and performance analysis
• Familiarity with CAD tools, simulation software, and technical modelling platforms
• Leadership or mentoring experience within technical engineering environments
• Familiarity with semiconductor design processes and processor card manufacturing
• Knowledge of industry standards such as PCIe, DDR, and other relevant specifications
• Experience with power management, thermal analysis, and signal integrity considerations
• Background in systems architecture and platform-level design
• Understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM) and cost optimisation principles
• Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred

Responsibilities

• Establish SysMLv2 requirements models for processor-based card developments from inception
• Own the Verification & Validation (V&V) cycle with full traceability to requirements models
• Collaborate with mechanical, hardware, firmware, and software engineering teams for seamless integration
• Lead technical design reviews and mentor junior engineers in MBSE methodologies
• Ensure all processor-based card designs comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements

Skills

Systems engineering

Processor hardware

Analytical skills

Technical documentation

Team collaboration

Tools

CAD tools

Simulation software

Modelling platforms

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems in the UK is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to take technical ownership of processor-based card platforms for defence programmes, influencing product strategy, architecture and technology direction.

As part of the Core Technologies team in St Leonards-on-Sea, you will lead MBSE adoption, drive integration with MBSE and traditional methods, and ensure performance, reliability and traceability across the development lifecycle.