Engineering Technicians Hastings, England
Job description
General Dynamics Mission Systems is looking to recruit several Engineering Technicians to help develop the next generation of avionics systems. These full-time roles based in Hastings offers an attractive salary of between £21,600 - £27,000 per annum and an excellent benefits package.
These roles are perfect for anyone looking for an entry level role who wishes to develop their knowledge of Electronics and apply it within the mission management and control systems applicable to the avionics, maritime or naval domain. This is a general Engineering role however there will be opportunity to specialise into other specific engineering domains such as Hardware, Systems, Software, Component Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or EMC and Environmental Testing.
Successful candidates will be assigned to our Engineering team to work on all aspects of the engineering life-cycle from initial concept to sustainment and end of life with our customer and other stakeholders’ products. It may also include Design, Change management and ensuring adherence to industry legislation.
To be successful in becoming a member of the team you need:
- To demonstrate a sound theoretical knowledge of Electronics and enthusiasm in one or more engineering disciplines/topics
- Vocational certification relevant to Electronics engineering would be preferred (such as NVQ, HNC or equivalent college qualifications)
- A willingness to pursue further education where required is necessary
- To work closely with other Engineers and Technicians to expedite projects
- Great problem solving skills
As a vital member of our team and in return for your commitment we will provide a salary from £21,600 per annum and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team who will help support you on your engineering career journey.
To apply for these Engineering Technician jobs in Hastings, please get in touch with General Dynamics UK today. We'd love to help you fulfil your professional aspirations.
Our Company benefits
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering highly competitive benefits:
- A compressed nine-day fortnight – which means every other Friday off!
- A flexible benefits scheme - allowing you to adapt your benefits to suit yours and your family’s needs
- A personalised career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company
- Professional training and development courses, both internal and external - allowing you to reach your full potential
- A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, which includes compressed hours, reduced hours and job share
- A Company sports and social club, offering events at discounted prices – giving you the opportunity to meet and socialise with your fellow colleagues outside the workplace
General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide a wide range of Avionic Mission Computing Systems for a wide range Military Fast Jets, Helicopters and UAV’s. Recent success has resulted in General Dynamics developing the next generation of Advanced High Performance, Safety Critical Mission Computer Systems to meet the needs of latest platforms in development by several aircraft manufacturers. These Mission Computing Systems provide the functionality that integrates aircraft systems, sensor systems and weapon systems with the information and control systems required by the aircrew to meet the demanding operational needs of these aircraft.
General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.
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!
As part of our commitment to inclusion and diversity we welcome in particular applications from women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and ethnic minority groups.
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.
