Full-Time

Senior Signal Integrity Engineer

General Dynamics UK

General Dynamics UK

201-500 employees

UK defense contractor delivering C4I, AFV

Compensation Overview

£45.6k - £60k/yr

Ashford District, UK

Hybrid

Hybrid role with ~3 days in office weekly; relocation assistance available for qualifying UK applicants.

UK Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Altium
electromagnetics
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field
  • In-depth understanding of electromagnetic theory, signal propagation, and high-speed digital/analog circuit design principles
  • Advanced proficiency in signal integrity simulation and modelling tools (e.g., Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, Cadence Sigrity, HyperLynx)
  • Expertise in PCB layout and design for optimal signal integrity, including familiarity with tools like Allegro, Altium, or Mentor Graphics
  • Strong knowledge of transmission line theory, EMI/EMC, and PCB stack-up design
  • Experience with high-speed digital design (e.g., DDR, PCIe, USB, SerDes)
  • Ability to analyze complex technical data, provide actionable insights, and create comprehensive documentation
  • Excellent collaborative skills and ability to mentor junior engineers
Responsibilities
  • Signal Integrity Analysis: Perform detailed signal integrity analysis using simulation tools to identify and mitigate issues in high-speed digital and analog circuits
  • Design and Validation: Develop and validate signal integrity models and designs for PCBs, ICs, and interconnects
  • Testing and Measurement: Conduct signal integrity testing and measurements using advanced equipment and techniques
  • Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation of signal integrity analysis, design guidelines, and validation results

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