Senior Systems Engineer - Networks and Bearers

General Dynamics Missions System International; Blackwood; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in Networks and Bearers to support cutting-edge projects. You will be responsible for developing and executing test plans, integrating new system components, and working with various teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in configuring networking equipment, strong analytical skills, and effective communication abilities. This role comes with a competitive salary package and a variety of flexible benefits.

Benefits

Compressed nine-day fortnight

Personalized career development plan

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Configuring and testing networking equipment and infrastructure.
• Understanding of the Systems Engineering lifecycle.
• Communication with customers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Developing test plans and executing tests.
• Leading individual work packages.
• Integrating new system components.

Skills

Experience in configuring and testing networking equipment

Understanding of system testing methodologies

Experience with Systems Engineering tools (DOORS, SysML)

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong communication skills

Tools

RF and networking test tools

Cisco

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer - Networks and Bearers

• Full-time
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Compensation: GBP 45,600 - GBP 60,000 - yearly

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

As a Networks and Bearers Senior Systems Engineer, you’ll be part of a team working on a variety of projects in support of current and future capabilities, with a focus on network infrastructure including hardware (ruggedised routers/switches, radios etc.), software and user applications. Duties include developing test plans, test execution, analysing results, and reporting on progress and quality metrics. Test execution activities are conducted primarily in a laboratory, in addition to occasional field trials conducted during major system updates or in support of user experimentation.

Typical daily activities include:

• Formalising requirements, developing test plans.
• Leadership of individual work packages.
• Integration, Test and Acceptance of new system components (hardware and software).
• Formal reporting (written and verbal) to internal stakeholders and customers.

To be successful in this position you will bring your knowledge and experience in the following:

• Experience in configuring and testing networking equipment and infrastructure using standard RF and networking test tools. Experience of Cisco and/or testing in a military domain is advantageous.
• A thorough understanding of system testing methodologies
• An understanding of the Systems Engineering lifecycle, experience in the use of Systems Engineering tools (DOORS, SysML etc.)
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience of working directly with customers and users
• Strong communicator with the ability to work with multiple teams, both internal and external

Salary for this position is £45,600 to £60,000, depending on experience plus our excellent flexible benefits package.

Due to the nature of this role in office working will generally be required. Occasional travel to customer sites may be required.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.
• A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Please email [e-mail] if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks

Every application matters to us. We want you to know that each application we receive is reviewed by a real person—not just an algorithm. Our screening questions are also carefully considered to help us understand your experience and fit for the role.

We appreciate the time you take to apply.