Senior Hardware Systems Engineer

Company Description 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. Job Description General Dynamics UK is looking for a Senior Hardware Systems Engineer to make a significant contribution to the system design of complex C4I systems across a variety of defence programmes. This role sits within the Systems Engineering discipline and will support the development and delivery of hardware-focused solutions, including Communications Systems, military computers and networking electronics. Working as part of a multi-disciplined engineering team, you will support activity across the full engineering lifecycle — from requirements capture, development, test and acceptance through to in-service support and obsolescence management. The role will involve working across MoD development and delivery programmes, Customer Research and Development, and Internal Research and Development. As a Senior Hardware Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping hardware aspects of system solutions, with responsibilities including: Supporting requirements elicitation, development and interface definitionContributing to design analysis, including functional and physical analysis, alternative solution development and trade studiesSupporting the specification of sub-systems, components and cablingApplying open and military standards to the design and development of hardware solutionsSupporting the development and delivery of system integration and test activitiesWorking with safety, security, Integrated Logistics Support and system integration teams to deliver a coherent system solutionSupporting technical subcontractor and supplier management where requiredProducing well-structured technical documentation in line with agreed schedulesPresenting at progress reviews and contributing effectively in meetings with internal and external stakeholders Qualifications We’re looking for someone with broad systems engineering capability and a strong understanding of military hardware environments. You’ll be confident working across technical teams, resolving design challenges and supporting the delivery of practical, robust engineering solutions. You will bring: Broad competence in systems engineeringExperience resolving design challengesUnderstanding of military hardware, particularly in relation to networking electronicsKnowledge and application of open and military standardsUnderstanding of climatic and induced environmentsExperience engaging specialist engineering disciplines such as Safety, Security and ILS to deliver complete system solutionsMethodical analytical fault-finding skills, with confidence working in a technical laboratory environment and following lab rules such as PPE and safe handling requirementsExperience with structured design methodsStrong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multi-disciplined teamsExcellent written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and VisioCable specification and design experience is desirableGood understanding of the OSI model is desirableExperience using engineering tools for requirements management and system design is desirableExperience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred. Additional Information Salary for this position is £45,600 to £60,000 depending on experience plus our excellent flexible benefits package. We offer hybrid working - for this role ideally we are looking for an average of 2 days per week per month on site. 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 personalised career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company. A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised 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 disabilityconfident@gd-ms.uk 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.