Systems Integration Engineer (Comms)

Systems Integration Engineer (Comms)

Location: Bristol. Onsite requirement, 12 month duration.

We are looking to expand our engineering team based in Filton. As a Solution Developer, you will provide core engineering resources within a lab‑based integration environment, bringing a technical background in systems integration, communication systems engineering and networking. We are particularly keen to speak to engineers with Tactical Data Link experience. All roles are suited to ex‑military, or those with experience of working within a military environment.

Responsibilities

• Integrating hardware and software components into tactical military communication systems.
• Supporting the Solution Architect in creating the system architecture and lower‑level system and sub‑system designs.
• Develop and integrate communication systems against designs.
• Perform unit testing and debugging in support of verification and validation.
• Support the Solution Tester in defining appropriate tests.
• Collaborate with wider project and engineering stakeholders to realise requirements into solutions.
• Engage with the customer’s TDL SME to ensure coherence is achieved across the user base.
• Support the customer’s TDL SME at testing events, acceptance events and demonstrations.

Requirements

• Windows/Linux based management systems responsible for the provisioning of Android devices.
• Integration and testing of ATAK plugins and applications into system designs.
• Comprehension of JSON, Command Prompt and PowerShell.
• Tactical Data Links – Link 16 and VMF.

Skills

• Tactical radios (HF, VHF, UHF, MESH, MANET), primarily in a dismounted setting.
• Application of TCP/IP networking fundamentals to support MANET‑focused communication plans.
• Provide Tactical Data Link (Link16 and Variable Message Format) expertise to the Solution Authority to enable operational coordination of DACAS and indirect ground fires.
• Support to the planning, management and delivery of work packages using tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Maintenance and input to technical publications and design documentation.
• Hands‑on deployment and troubleshooting skills, ideally in a field environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills with strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Additional Information

Successful candidate will need to hold a UK MOD Security Clearance to SC level prior to starting; the client will sponsor a new application if you are not currently cleared.

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