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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Systems Engineer - **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems - **Location:** Oakdale, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £45,600.0 - £60,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Desktop Computing, OSI Models, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Tools, Requirements Management, Systems Integration, C4i - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb00a1419ca4ff8c9f3fdff3d91b904891/eaa ## About the Role 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 engineering * Experience resolving design challenges * Understanding of military hardware, particularly in relation to Tactical Communications Systems, military computers and networking electronics * Knowledge and application of open and military standards * Understanding of climatic and induced environments * Experience engaging specialist engineering disciplines such as Safety, Security and ILS to deliver complete system solutions * Methodical analytical fault-finding skills, with confidence working in a technical laboratory environment and following lab rules such as PPE and safe handling requirements * Experience with structured design methods * Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multi-disciplined teams * Excellent written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal communication skills * Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio * Cable specification and design experience is desirable * Good understanding of the OSI model is desirable * Experience using engineering tools for requirements management and system design is desirable ## Description General Dynamics UK is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer - Hardware Systems Engineering 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 Tactical 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 Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping hardware aspects of system solutions, with responsibilities including: * Supporting requirements elicitation, development and interface definition * Contributing to design analysis, including functional and physical analysis, alternative solution development and trade studies * Supporting the specification of sub-systems, components and cabling * Applying open and military standards to the design and development of hardware solutions * Supporting the development and delivery of system integration and test activities * Working with safety, security, Integrated Logistics Support and system integration teams to deliver a coherent system solution * Supporting technical subcontractor and supplier management where required * Producing well-structured technical documentation in line with agreed schedules * Presenting at progress reviews and contributing effectively in meetings with internal and external stakeholders ## Related Videos - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [What Makes Open Source Work: Licensing and Beyond](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1416-what-makes-open-source-work-licensing-and-beyond) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Going Quantum: The future of the internet ...](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/672-going-quantum-the-future-of-the-internet) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [The Future of Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1124-the-future-of-open-source) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)