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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems
- **Location:** Hastings, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £45,600.0 - £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Safety Critical Systems, Computerised Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/jobad/gb189e58ce1aca230b625c9b95b42d6958

## About the Role

* Degree level education or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
 * Extensive experience across the full Systems Engineering lifecycle
 * Proven leadership skills in coordinating multidisciplinary teams
 * Expertise in requirements management, traceability, and audit-ready documentation
 * Proficiency with DOORS and Excel-based planning tools
 * Understanding of certification processes and regulatory standards
 * Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
 * Strong knowledge of Avionic System engineering challenges
 * Demonstrated high levels of motivation, integrity, and professionalism
 * Flexibility, innovation, and commitment to delivery in fast-paced environments

## 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., As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of next-generation mission computing systems for military aircraft platforms. You will lead cross-disciplinary engineering teams through the full system life-cycle, ensuring regulatory compliance, technical integrity, and stakeholder alignment. Your structured approach, calm leadership under pressure, and commitment to ownership will be key to delivering high-performance, safety-critical systems in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the integrity and suitability of the design of next generation mission computing products and for leading the life-cycle management of the product, including design reviews, verification, and qualification activities.
In this role you will:

 * Lead the full systems engineering life-cycle from stakeholder needs analysis through to delivery, verification, and certification.
 * Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams across software, hardware and safety domains.
 * Manage requirements using DOORS, ensuring traceability, audit readiness, and V&V evidence.
 * Conduct risk management reviews and change control governance for engineering activities.
 * Utilise Model Based Systems Engineering to create a robust model of the system being developed
 * Follow Systems Engineering processes to develop technical solutions to engineering problems
 * Collaborate with the system, hardware and software architects to ensure consistency, design for modularity and re-use, and technical excellence
 * Involvement in the full life-cycle from requirements analysis to delivery


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