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# Software Lead Engineer

- **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems
- **Location:** Hastings, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £59,200.0 - £75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Computerised Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gbc9827550e16759c1e0c9fb86770a9e26/eaa

## About the Role

Successful candidates should ideally possess:

 * Degree level education or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
 * Software engineering leadership experience
 * 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

General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide avionic mission computing systems for a wide range of military fast jets, helicopters, and UAV's. Recent success has resulted in General Dynamics developing the next generation of Advanced High Performance, Safety Critical Mission Computer Systems to meet the needs of latest platforms in development by several aircraft manufacturers. These Mission Computing Systems provide the functionality that integrates aircraft systems, sensor systems and stores management systems with the information and control systems required by the aircrew to meet the demanding operational needs of these aircraft., Boost your career at the absolute frontier of aerospace technology by joining our TEMPEST team, helping to deliver the UK's 6th generation fighter aircraft. As an engineer on this critical multi-national project, you will actively design, build, and integrate the next generation of combat air capability. You will collaborate with industry-leading minds to pioneer breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, digital model based engineering, and truly next-generation computing. This is a rare opportunity to see your innovations directly shape the future of global defence, work with cutting-edge technologies, and fast-track your professional development on one of the most ambitious engineering ventures of the century.
In this role you will:

 * Lead software architecture

 * Drive software strategy

 * Lead software delivery teams

 * Develop technologies that will shape combat aviation for decades to come

 * Work with world-leading engineers across industry, government and academia

 * Contribute to sovereign UK defence capability and international collaboration


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