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    General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada

    Defense and Security

    Senior Embedded Software Engineers (C, ADA, RUST)

    Hastings, United KingdomOn-SiteFull-time£45.6k / yearPosted 3mo ago
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    Job description

    As a Senior Software Engineer you will help us develop the next generation of avionics systems. You will be given the opportunity to apply your experience and proven technical aptitude in a new and interesting environment, becoming a key member of the software engineering community.

    You will be responsible for requirements analysis, design, implementation and verification of embedded Avionics software components.

    As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the development and integration of embedded software components for Avionics platforms, using a variety of design tools and languages across the development lifecycle.

    The Senior Software Engineer will undertake a range of activities, including:

    • Development of architectural concepts.
    • Requirements Analysis, design, implementation and verification of software components.
    • Technical leadership and mentoring of junior software engineers.
    • Achieving design assurance needs to time scale and budget.

    For the full job description click here.

    The candidate is required to have sufficient relevant software engineering and domain competence across most of the aspects captured below:

    Essential skills:

    • Experience of significant parts of the software development life-cycle, from requirements through to verification and validation.
    • Embedded software development using procedural languages like C, Ada or Rust
    • Understanding of operating systems preferably including Linux.
    • A willingness to learn and develop any gaps in experience/competence.
    • Analysis and decision making.
    • Collaborative team working.
    • Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred.

    This role has a salary of between £45,600 and £62,000 plus our flexible benefits package.

    We are open to this role being spent with time working from home and in the office (hybrid - typically 3 days working in office) on a weekly basis or fully in our offices.

    We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:

    • A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.
    • A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
    • A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits

    We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

    Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company.

    We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
    Please email [email protected] if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.

    All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.

    Every application matters to us. We want you to know that each application we receive is reviewed by a real person—not just an algorithm. Our screening questions are also carefully considered to help us understand your experience and fit for the role.

    We appreciate the time you take to apply.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada

    Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together. At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we’re not just engineering technology — we’re shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve. If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.

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