Full-Time

Programme Lead Engineer

General Dynamics UK

General Dynamics UK

201-500 employees

UK defense contractor delivering C4I, AFV

Compensation Overview

£63.1k - £80k/yr

+ Relocation Assistance

Ashford District, UK

Hybrid

On-site minimum 3 days per week.

Category
Engineering Management (1)
Requirements
  • Previous experience either as a Project Lead Engineer or a Domain Lead Engineer (e.g. Systems, Hardware, Software)
  • A good understanding of the multi-disciplines involved in delivering projects
  • A good understanding of the challenges associated with Avionic System Engineering such as operating environment
  • Must be able to obtain UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role
  • Must be able to undertake Right to work checks
Responsibilities
  • Deliver the Engineering Scope of work on one or more avionic development projects
  • Meet project requirements within cost and schedule constraints through detailed planning and monitoring the execution of the programme
  • Provide day to day direction, guidance and support to the development team
  • Ensure that the team has an understanding of the programme
  • Act as the primary engineering point of contact for the customer, sub‑contractors and other stakeholders
Desired Qualifications
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng or equivalent) is desirable, but not essential. We actively support employees in attaining CEng status

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

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Blackwood, United Kingdom

Founded

1962

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AJAX production continues at Merthyr Tydfil despite investigations.
  • Full operating capability planned by end of 2029 per Minister Pollard.
  • 185 of 589 AJAX vehicles delivered, meeting contractual requirements.

What critics are saying

  • Ajax delays from noise, vibration issues erode MoD trust in 3-6 months.
  • BAE Systems undercuts on land contracts post-Ajax in 12-24 months.
  • MoD cancels Ajax tranche 1 over £1.2B overruns in 18-24 months.

What makes General Dynamics UK unique

  • General Dynamics UK delivers AJAX vehicles replacing British Army reconnaissance fleet.
  • Supplies Bowman tactical communications as key MoD land partner.
  • Leads MoD R&D in software electronics, avionics, command systems.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options