Component Engineer

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.

General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide avionic mission computing systems for a wide range of 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 stores management systems with the information and control systems required by the aircrew to meet the demanding operational needs of these aircraft.

As Component Engineer you will work within our Component Engineering team and apply your understanding of product life-cycles from assisting in component selection at design stage through to counterfeit and obsolescence management when the product is matured.

In this role you will be expected to be able to understand and interpret component datasheets to provide advice to the engineering development teams and sub-contractors on the selection of components, not only technically, but also taking into consideration, life-cycle, compliance and sourcing.

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To be successful in this role you will bring an understanding of the function of various electronic components, be able to interpret component data sheets and have relevant understanding of importance of Counterfeit and Obsolescence processes.

We will have:

• Knowledge of electronic components
• Be able to interpret component datasheets and technical specifications.
• Appreciation and understanding of Compliance data (e.g. RoHS/REACH/Conflict Materials) and how they affect part selection.
• Appreciation and experience of dealing with component PCN’s.
• Knowledge and Experience of the Electronics component market.

This role has a starting salary of between £36,000 and £47,500 plus our flexible benefits package.

We are open to this role being spent with time working from home and in the office - typically a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

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