This role is for a Principal Firmware (VHDL) Engineer who is looking to apply their experience in a new and challenging environment, working across the full development lifecycle on existing and new programmes.
While primarily working on defence products and contracts, candidates with domain experience in adjacent areas are encouraged to apply for this role. Working within a team environment the candidate will be able to use their technical knowledge, decision making and interpersonal skills to achieve the project goals.
The successful candidate will pro-actively contribute to product development and advancing the skills and capabilities of GDMS-UK engineering. The role involves a range of activities, including:
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Essential Qualifications:
Desirable Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate high levels of motivation, integrity, and professionalism, as well as flexibility, innovation, and commitment to delivery.
Professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng or equivalent) is desirable, but not essential. GDMS-UK actively support employees in attaining CEng status.
This role has a salary of between £59,200 and £85,000 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.
Relocation assistance may be available for qualifying UK based applicants to move closer to our sites.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive 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
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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.