Senior Hardware Systems Engineer - (Tactical Communications Systems)

General Dynamics UK is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer – Hardware Systems Engineering 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 Tactical 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 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 Tactical Communications Systems, military computers and 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.