Senior Security Engineer in Hastings

Senior Security Engineer – General Dynamics UK – Hastings, England, GB

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.

Boost your career at the absolute frontier of aerospace technology by joining our TEMPEST team, helping to deliver the UK’s 6th generation fighter aircraft. As an engineer on this critical multi‑national project, you will actively design, build, and integrate the next generation of combat air capability. You will collaborate with industry‑leading minds to pioneer breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, digital model‑based engineering, and truly next‑generation computing. This is a rare opportunity to see your innovations directly shape the future of global defence, work with cutting‑edge technologies, and fast‑track your professional development on one of the most ambitious engineering ventures of the century.

Responsibilities

• Design security solutions
• Conduct vulnerability assessments
• Support accreditation and compliance
• Embed security through lifecycle
• Develop technologies that will shape combat aviation for decades to come
• Work with world‑leading engineers across industry, government and academia
• Contribute to sovereign UK defence capability and international collaboration

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
• Security engineering experience
• Product security knowledge and applicable standards
• Demonstrated high levels of motivation, integrity, and professionalism
• Flexibility, innovation, and commitment to delivery in fast‑paced environments
• Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred

Benefits

• A compressed nine‑day fortnight and compressed hours – 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.
• Salary between £45,600 – £60,000 plus flexible benefits package.
• Hybrid working – typically 3 days in office per week or fully in the office.

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.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you would like your application to be considered under the DC scheme, please email.

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