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General Dynamics UK

UK defense contractor delivering C4I, AFV

Systems Engineering Analyst - Intermediate

Full-Time
CA$85k - CA$105k/yr
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Calgary, AB, Canada
HybridTwo days in the Calgary office per week are required.
CybersecuritySecurity Engineering & Architecture
Canada Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or an applicable scientific discipline is required.
  • A minimum of 2 years of Systems Engineering or Systems Architecture experience is required.
  • A minimum of 5 years of cybersecurity-related experience is required.
  • Experience with Windows and Linux security policies, configurations, vulnerability scanning, and vulnerability assessment tools is required.
  • Working knowledge of systems engineering tools, including DOORS, preferably DOORS Next Generation, Rational Team Concert, and UML/SysML, is required.
  • Knowledge of system development processes and lifecycles is required.
  • Knowledge of requirements definition and management is required.
  • Experience supporting vulnerability management workflows, including CVE/CWE tracking and remediation, is required.
  • Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills are required.
  • Effective communication, collaboration, willingness to learn, and ownership are required.
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to work independently and within a team environment are required.
  • Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada and able to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Provide system- and product-level design and support.
  • Document system and subsystem requirements specifications, interface control documents, design documents, and use cases.
  • Manage System Problem Reports and Observations by providing upfront analysis and input to support bug fixes and ensuring proper closeout of each report.
  • Provide guidance and support to development teams implementing and revising capabilities within LCSS.
  • Support integration and test activities, including reviewing test cases, analyzing results, and helping resolve discrepancies.
  • Participate in meetings and reviews with internal teams and external stakeholders, presenting insights and recommendations.
  • Take ownership of deliverables and contribute to key program milestones and commitments.
  • Evaluate, select, and establish system security architecture and design against applicable security controls.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments to refine system defenses and enhance resilience.
  • Ensure cybersecurity frameworks adhere to military and industry standards, including NIST RMF, ITSG-33, DISA STIGs, and FIPS.
  • Support internal and external audits by authoring and maintaining reproducible security artifacts and Security Assessment and Accreditation documentation, including System Security Plans, Risk Assessments, security artifacts in System Design Documents, and Security Test Reports, and obtain concurrence from Security Assessment and Accreditation authorities on identified information protection needs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Cybersecurity education or background with certifications such as ISC2, CEH, or CISSP.
  • Experience supporting the engineering development of secure systems, ideally in military or defence environments.
  • Understanding of software and firmware development, including applications, operating systems, computer networking, and cybersecurity.
  • Understanding of software and firmware development, operating systems, data terminals, and basic networking.
  • Experience working with or familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning models.

About the company

General Dynamics UK delivers defence technology and services to the UK MoD, including C4I communications, Armoured Fighting Vehicle capability, and avionics systems. Its products work by designing and integrating end-to-end defence systems that plan, deploy, manage and monitor battlefield information, with systems like Bowman, EvO, AJAX, and aircraft avionics. The company differentiates itself through long-standing MoD collaboration combined with in-house design and manufacturing to deliver large, end-to-end programs from a UK base in South Wales. Its goal is to equip the UK Armed Forces with reliable, integrated communications, combat-vehicle, and avionics systems for current operations and future capability programs.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$70M

Headquarters

Blackwood, United Kingdom

Founded

1962

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What believers are saying

  • UK resumed Ajax tests in April 2026, restoring deliveries toward 589 vehicles ordered.
  • The 2026 Light Mobility Vehicle consortium with Ford and Ricardo widens revenue beyond Ajax.
  • The 2026 U.S. Navy fire-control award supports UK strategic-deterrent work through 2033.

What critics are saying

  • Ajax safety investigations after November 2025 vomiting incidents threaten cancellations and reputational damage.
  • Three active Ajax investigations in January 2026 expose program stoppages and acceptance delays.
  • A failed LMV bid in 2027 leaves South Wales dependence on one troubled platform.

What makes General Dynamics UK unique

  • Merthyr Tydfil and Oakdale manufacture Ajax, anchoring Britain’s only sovereign armored-vehicle line.
  • Mission Systems supports Royal Navy deterrence through P-8A analysis and submarine fire-control systems.
  • General Dynamics UK sells into programs with deep MoD lock-in and long sustainment tails.

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