Senior Hardware Systems Engineer

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 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
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 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
Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid