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# Senior Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems
- **Location:** Hastings, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £45,600.0 - £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Machine Learning, SC Clearance
- **Published:** July 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8f45d1ba84362cb8

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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 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.


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