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General Dynamics UK

UK defense contractor delivering C4I, AFV

Technical Sales - International Tactical Communications

Full-TimePosted on 10/21/2026
$130k - $165k+ Management incentive plan
Mid
Bachelor's
Calgary, AB, Canada
HybridHybrid work in Calgary; international travel to customer sites, trade shows, and conferences is expected.
Solution EngineeringPre-Sales Solution Engineering, Implementation & Technical Account Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • A strong grasp of defense-industry technologies, particularly networking or tactical communications systems, and the ability to conduct system architecture reviews and translate specifications into business value.
  • Experience in B2B technical sales.
  • Negotiation and contract management experience.
  • Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred.
  • Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Eligibility to work in Canada and ability to meet applicable security requirements, including obtaining and maintaining a Canadian government security clearance.
  • Willingness to travel internationally to customer sites, trade shows, and conferences.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a technical subject matter expert to the Business Development Management team, with an understanding of competitive positioning and industry trends.
  • Collaborate with end users, customers, and partners to capture technical requirements, validate potential solutions, and connect user needs with technical implementation.
  • Design and deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and proofs of concept that address end-user and customer needs.
  • Support proposal development and pricing models in partnership with product and pricing teams.
  • Work with product management, engineering, Business Development, customers, and partners to ensure solutions are feasible, correctly scoped, and delivered as promised.
  • Act as a post-sale escalation point for technical issues, support a smooth handoff to the execution team, and foster long-term relationships that support upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
  • Capture competitor activity, emerging technologies, and customer feedback, and share insights with product and business development teams; work closely with the Product Line Management Lead.
  • Promote and sell Tactical Communication and Information Systems products and services internationally.
  • Accompany the Business Development team in engagements with international customers and partners, providing technical credibility during sales discussions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with AI/ML 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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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%