General Dynamics UK Limited

About the Company

General Dynamics UK is one of the UK's leading defence companies and an important supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD).

We have more than 60 years' experience delivering C4I communication solutions, Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) capability and avionic systems.

We also provide tactical communications systems to the UK Armed Forces. Bowman is our current communication system, and developing the next-generation tactical communication and information system, known as Evolve to Open (EvO). This will be used to plan, deploy, manage and monitor communications and information for the British Army.

We have designed and developed AJAX, the future of Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV), for the British Army, with 589 vehicles being delivered from our site in South Wales.

In addition, we provide a range of avionic systems that are used on different types of military aircraft around the world.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

General Dynamics UK Limited

Job Title

Senior Reliability, Maintainability and Testability (RM&T) Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Senior Reliability, Maintainability and Testability (RM&T) Engineer Role Summary: Drive reliability, maintainability, and testability for advanced avionics platforms. Lead modeling, analysis, and testing efforts to quantify and optimize system performance, ensuring aircraft systems meet safety, availability, and cost targets. Expectations: Deliver accurate reliability predictions, conduct detailed FMECA studies, assess built‑in test and maintainability metrics, and produce actionable recommendations that balance system performance with cost and maintenance constraints. Maintain documentation in compliance with industry standards and support cross‑functional engineering teams. Key Responsibilities: 1. Estimate system reliability for intended operational environments and compile findings in reliability assessment reports. 2. Perform FMEA/FMECA on system, hardware, and software levels; prioritize risks and document mitigation strategies. 3. Evaluate Built‑In Test effectiveness, including detection coverage and false‑alarm analysis. 4. Assess maintainability requirements—repair times, accessibility, tooling, and RCM implications. 5. Design, execute, and analyze reliability test plans; validate performance over time. 6. Collaborate with design, quality, and test engineering to integrate RM&T perspectives into product development. Required Skills: - Expertise in product, software, and system‑level reliability prediction using industry techniques. - Proficiency in Fault Tree Analysis, Reliability Block Diagrams, and other reliability modeling methods. - Strong understanding of Reliability‑Centered Maintenance and preventive maintenance task derivation. - Advanced MATLAB or equivalent modeling software proficiency. - Ability to conduct comprehensive FMECA, document results, and recommend design improvements. - Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent). - Relevant reliability engineering certification preferred (e.g., Certified Reliability Engineer, IEC/ISO 9001 knowledge).

Hastings, United kingdom

On site

Senior

30-10-2025

Company Name

General Dynamics UK Limited

Job Title

Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer Role Summary: Deliver comprehensive system design for C4I systems on MoD development, delivery, and R&D programmes, applying world‑class systems engineering practices across the full engineering lifecycle. Expactations: • Produce robust system designs and interface definitions that meet user and system requirements. • Collaborate with specialty engineering, development, integration, and test teams to ensure coherent system solutions. • Lead design evaluations, model performance, and trade studies. • Manage design documentation, planning, estimating, and monitoring activities. • Contribute to safety, security, ILS, and SI&T inputs in a multidisciplinary environment. Key Responsibilities: - Analyse user and system documentation to generate design solutions. - Engage specialist engineering teams for complete system development. - Evaluate and model system performance to inform design decisions and trade studies. - Specify system interfaces and components; manage design through its lifecycle. - Collaborate with development, integration, and test teams on system design and component development. - Conduct requirements elicitation, interface definition, and design analysis with stakeholders. - Support system engineering management through planning, estimating, monitoring, and control. - Contribute to multidisciplinary team for safety, security, ILS, and SI&T inputs. - Present and deliver formal progress reviews. Required Skills: - Broad systems engineering experience in defence development programmes. - Strong analytical, fault‑finding, and problem‑solving skills. - Proven ability to use structured design methods and produce well‑structured technical documents. - Excellent teamwork, communication, and presentation skills. - Experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering tools and SysML. - Knowledge of safety, security, and ILS processes. - Understanding of computer, network infrastructures, and military hardware. - Familiarity with relevant engineering standards. - Willingness to travel occasionally. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline. - Professional systems engineering certification (e.g., INCOSE) is highly desirable.

Oakdale, United kingdom

On site

Senior

04-11-2025

Company Name

General Dynamics UK Limited

Job Title

Buyer (12 month Fixed Term Contract)

Job Description

Job title: Buyer (12‑month Fixed Term Contract) Role Summary: Independent procurement professional responsible for sourcing goods and services, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost‑saving initiatives within a high‑technology defence organization. Expectations: - Deliver purchasing strategies that optimize cost and supplier performance. - Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities for informed decisions. - Negotiate favorable terms and manage contractual obligations. - Maintain accurate procurement documentation and ensure regulatory compliance. - Report on procurement metrics and propose continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and execute purchasing plans aligned with business needs. - Conduct market research, price benchmarking, and supplier evaluation. - Draft, negotiate, and finalize contracts and agreements. - Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and maintain relationships. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders to capture requirements and prioritize requests. - Keep detailed records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information. - Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations. - Prepare and present procurement reports to management. - Identify and implement process improvements to reduce costs. Required Skills: - Proven procurement or purchasing experience. - Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision‑making skills. - Proficiency in procurement software (SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite. - Excellent written and verbal communication. - Time‑management and deadline‑adherence capability. - Ability to work independently and within a team. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field. - Professional certification (CIPS) desirable but not mandatory.

Hastings, United kingdom

On site

13-11-2025

Company Name

General Dynamics UK Limited

Job Title

Security Engineer (Contractor)

Job Description

**Job title** Security Engineer (Contractor) **Role Summary** Support technical project teams in designing, documenting, and ensuring security compliance for defence‑grade systems. Provide security authority, produce security design artifacts, conduct risk mitigation, and facilitate accreditation and testing activities across the project lifecycle. **Expectations** - Acquire and maintain the appropriate level of UK Security clearance. - Deliver security deliverables on schedule within contractual obligations. - Act as the security authority for projects, integrating security throughout engineering decisions. - Maintain audit‑ready documentation and evidence for accreditation bodies. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Collaborate with Technical Project Managers and Solution Design Team to create required security deliverables. 2. Offer security guidance to ensure security is embedded in all engineering decisions. 3. Generate, maintain, and trace project‑level security documentation and design artifacts. 4. Provide assurance for all security outputs and ensure alignment with accreditation risk appetite. 5. Develop and implement Model‑Based System Engineering security architectures and open‑architecture solutions. 6. Produce a coherent, layered security architecture integrating with system design. 7. Identify risks, propose mitigations, and keep issues within the accreditors’ risk appetite. 8. Coordinate with customer security representatives, creating artefacts for SyTLMs. 9. Trace security design to requirements and support secure configuration and integration. 10. Work with design and test teams to confirm compatibility and provide evidence from security functional tests. **Required Skills** - Hands‑on experience with Model‑Based System Engineering. - Ability to develop and implement open‑architecture, layered security designs. - Strong knowledge of defence security architectural frameworks (Infosec Standard 1&2, ISO27001, NIST SP 800‑53, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NATO CI Agency standards, BS ISO/IEC 27001:2013, etc.). - Experience in large, complex systems across all project lifecycle phases, including security design, accreditation, and support. - Proven track record in risk identification, mitigation, and documentation for accreditation. - Excellent written and verbal communication for producing security deliverables and liaising with stakeholders. - Familiarity with secure configuration and integration activities, and security functional testing. **Required Education & Certifications** - Relevant university degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Defence Engineering, or related field. - Certifications: ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Assessor or equivalent (e.g., SABSA, COBIT, NIST frameworks). - Demonstrated compliance experience with at least one listed security architectural framework (e.g., NIST SP 800‑53, NIS Directive, Infosec Standard 1&2). - UK Security clearance (level appropriate for defence contracting).

Oakdale, United kingdom

On site

11-12-2025