Full-Time
Senior Applications and Training Engineer
Tactical C4I Systems
Posted on 9/17/2025
General Dynamics UK
201-500 employees
UK defense contractor delivering C4I, AFV
No salary listed
Cardiff, UK
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- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and fault-finding abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to generate well-structured technical documents and presentations
- Experience in supporting and developing Tactical C4I Systems
- Proven experience in conducting DSAT compliant training analysis, design, and delivery within a Defence context
- Thorough understanding of JSP 822, DTSM 1-4, and other relevant Defence policies and guidelines
- A recognised qualification in Training Design and Delivery (e.g. ITOL / CIPD) or equivalent experience
- Defence Trainer Competency Framework (DTCF) certification or equivalent experience
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Providing expert advice and support in the analysis, design, delivery, and evaluation of training solutions that meet Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) standards
- Develop, release, and maintain complex Tactical C4I systems, focusing on applications within the Bowman system
- Produce training packages for use by the Ministry of Defence (MOD)
- Deliver work packages as part of an integrated project team, working through the system lifecycle from design to test and acceptance
- Conduct DSAT compliant training analysis, design, and delivery in accordance with JSP 822 and DTSM 1-4
- Monitor project schedules, report metrics, and track progress effectively
- Take ownership of assigned tasks, meeting key objectives and deliverables in a time-critical manner
- Knowledge of the BCIP system is desirable
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
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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