Applications & Training Senior Engineer in Oakdale

Company Description

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.

Job Description

As Applications & Training Senior Engineer you will be involved in key activities that include:

• Providing expert advice and support in the delivery of training solutions that meet Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) standards.
• Conduct DSAT compliant training delivery in accordance with JSP 822 and DTSM 1-4.
• Produce training packages for use by the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
• General system engineering activities focusing on applications within the Bowman system.
• Deliver work packages as part of an integrated project team, working through the system lifecycle from design to test and acceptance.
• Monitor project schedules, report metrics, and track progress effectively.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks, meeting key objectives and deliverables in a time-critical manner.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and fault-finding abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to generate well-structured technical documents and presentations.
• Experience in supporting Tactical C4I Systems in particular knowledge of the BCIP system is essential.
• Proven experience in conducting DSAT compliant training delivery within a Defence context.
• Training analysis and design experience is desirable.
• Thorough understanding of JSP 822, DTSM 1-4, and other relevant Defence policies and guidelines.
• Defence Trainer qualifications are desirable.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information

Salary for this position is £42,080 to £52,000, depending on experience plus our excellent flexible benefits package. We offer hybrid working - for this role ideally we are looking for an average of 2 days per week per month on site. 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 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.