Senior Training Engineer at General Dynamics - Spider Only – Oakdale

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.

Are you an experienced Trainer with a strong Defence background? We’re looking for a skilled professional to join our team and support the delivery of high‑quality, compliant training across Defence programmes.

• Providing expert advice and support in the analysis, design and 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).
• Deliver work packages as part of an integrated project team, working through the system life-cycle 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

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What you’ll bring to the role:

• Proven Defence Training Experience
  A solid background in training within the Defence environment, with hands‑on experience delivering DSAT‑compliant training.

• Military Communications Expertise
  Experience in Military Communications is essential. Knowledge of the BCIP system is highly desirable.

• Strong Analytical & Problem‑Solving Skills

• Ability to perform detailed analysis, including root‑cause investigations and fault‑finding.

• Excellent Communication Skills
  Confident in producing clear, well‑structured technical documentation and delivering engaging presentations.

• Training Design & Analysis Experience
  Experience in training needs analysis or training design is an advantage.

• Policy & Standards Knowledge
  A thorough understanding of JSP 822, DTSM 1–4, and other relevant Defence standards and policies.

• Relevant Qualifications
  Defence Trainer qualifications are desirable but not essential.

• Collaborative & Self‑Sufficient
  Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.

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 working from our offices. Also some planned travel to customer sites will be required due to the nature of the role.

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