Junior Electronics Engineer in Hastings

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 provides 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 recruiting Junior Electronics Engineers at graduate level to work on developing some of the most advanced electronic (Analogue and Digital) computing systems that are critical to providing these aircraft and aircrew with some of the most advanced combat mission computing capabilities. This role is ideal if you wish to develop your knowledge and skills and apply them to mission management and control systems applicable to the avionics, maritime or naval domain.

Although the role identifies a Electronics Engineer, there will be opportunity to specialise into other specific engineering domains such as firmware or remain within the electronics design domain.

Typical activities include:

• Producing initial and maturing to detailed electronic designs through the product development phases.
• Generation of drawings, circuits and associated documents to capture electronics design aspects.
• Testing and integration to ensure the design meets its requirements.
• Modelling and simulation – Firmware, Electronics or System.

Qualifications:

Degree-level education in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Engineering or similar. Professional registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng, IET or equivalent) is desirable, but not essential. We actively support employees in attaining professional registration status.

Additional Information:

This role has a salary of up to £33,000, depending on experience and qualifications plus our flexible benefits package. We are open to this role being spent with time working from home and in the office (minimum 3 days in office) on a weekly basis or fully in our office in St Leonards-on-Sea.

Benefits:

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

Please note – As part of this hiring process, if successful the next stage will be an invitation to an Assessment Centre. This will be held on either the 14th/15th April 2026. Closing date for all applications 30th March 2026.

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 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.