Systems Principal Architect

Job description

General Dynamics Land Systems is on the look-out for a full-time Systems Principal Architect to join our Engineering Team, based in Merthyr Tydfil. The successful and inclusive candidate will earn a favourable salary of £59,000 to £74,000 based on experience and potential. This is an ideal role for someone who has a proactive and positive mindset and a keen desire to grow professionally.

Joining an established team, the successful candidate will work within the System Architecture Team and will be responsible for areas of the system architecture from top level analysis through design, validation and certification.

If you were already working in this position, this is what you would have been working on this week:

• Development of System Architectural Description for assigned areas of responsibility
• Development of Interface Requirements and Design Documentation
• Development of Subsystem Specifications,Subsystem Design Descriptionsand ICDs
• Development of Equipment Specifications and IDDs
• Verification andValidation of design against requirements
• Achieving customer acceptance of requirements
• Preparing Design Certification Evidenceand Certificate of Design
• Support customer and supplier meetings as required

To apply for this role, you will require the following:

• Degree in Electronics, Systems Engineering, Physics or similar
• Typically requires degree level education and an advanced level of related experience, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge ofSysMLand/or UML for System Analysis and Design
• Working knowledge of System Analysis and Design processes and lifecycles
• Understanding of complex electronic systems
• Ability to manage own time and tasks and to report progress
• Ability to manage a small team, allocate tasks and report progress
• Rhapsodyand CAMEOSysMLToolset
• DOORS Toolset
• Working knowledge of UKDefenceStandards.
• Understanding of UK Security Accreditation
• Understanding of System Safety Assurance
• Chartered Engineer

Our Company Benefits:

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering highly competitive benefits:

• A flexible benefits scheme - allowing you to adapt your benefits to suit yours and your family’s needs
• A personalised career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company
• Professional training and development courses, both internal and external - allowing you to reach your full potential
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, which includes compressed hours, reduced hours and job share
• A Company sports and social club, offering events at discounted prices – giving you the opportunity to meet and socialise with your fellow colleagues outside the workplace

About General Dynamics UK

General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in providing products and support across the full spectrum of combat vehicles. Our global team has more than 6,000 employees working towards creating a diverse product portfolio delivering best-in-class capability to Armed Forces communities worldwide. In the UK, we employee more than 750 people and are leading the way in Armoured Fighting Vehicles and sustainment services. Our vision is documented and embedded into our culture, so all employees understand the Company’s direction and their role in achieving it. We are currently delivering the AJAX programme, providing 589 Armoured Fighting Vehicles in six variants to the British Army and have also developed and delivered 400 Foxhound vehicles - a highly-protected and mobile 4x4 platform with high-deployment availability.

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 invite you to join our high performance team

As part of our commitment to inclusion and diversity we welcome in particular applications from women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and ethnic minority groups.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems (“GDLS”) provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to [emailprotected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Pentrebach

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £59,000 and £74,000 Per Month

Published at

21-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English