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General Dynamics Missions System International
Actively hiring
Senior Systems Engineer
- Workplace
- Remote / Hybrid / On-site
- Commitment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Salary
- £45,600 - £60,000/yr
- Posted
Location
Hastings, United Kingdom
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead the development and delivery of next-generation mission computing systems for military aircraft platforms. You will coordinate cross-disciplinary engineering teams through the full system life-cycle, ensuring regulatory compliance, technical integrity, and stakeholder alignment. Your responsibilities include managing requirements, conducting risk reviews, and utilizing Model-Based Systems Engineering to develop robust technical solutions.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Nice to have
- Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred
Benefits
- 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