Senior Technician - Qualification in Northampton

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.

General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide avionic mission computing systems for a wide range of military fast jets, helicopters, and UAVs. 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.

We are hiring a talented Senior Qualification Technician to help the development of the next generation of avionics systems. As a Senior Qualification Technician, you will undertake a range of activities, including:

• Leading and executing qualification testing for electronic and electro-mechanical systems.
• Developing and reviewing qualification plans, procedures, and reports.
• Coordinating with design, systems, and test teams to ensure qualification requirements are met.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Advanced understanding of qualification principles, environmental testing, and regulatory standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and influence decision-making.
• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and test data.
• Skilled in using test equipment and data acquisition systems.
• HNC/HND or equivalent in Electronics, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (or relevant discipline).
• Willingness to pursue further professional development or certification where appropriate.

This role has a salary of between £28,000 and £35,000 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 disabilityconfident@gd-ms.uk 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.