At a Glance
- Tasks: Integrate cutting-edge military communication systems and collaborate with a dynamic engineering team.
- Company: Leading defence contractor with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, potential for security clearance sponsorship, and hands-on experience.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence technology while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in systems integration and communication systems; military background preferred.
The predicted salary is between 53.73 - 72.54 £ per hour.
Bristol, onsite requirement – 12 month duration – Pay rate £53.73 p/h PAYE basic (£61.54 p/h including holiday pay) or £72.54 p/h Umbrella.
Due to increased demand, our defence client are now looking to expand the engineering team based in Filton. As a Solution Developer, you will provide the core engineering resource 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.
Typical duties include, but are not limited to:
- 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.
- Collaborating 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 & 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 JavaScript Object Notation, Command Prompt and PowerShell.
- Tactical Data Links - Link16 and VMF.
Skills:
- Tactical radios (HF, VHF, UHF, MESH, MANET), primarily in a dismounted setting.
- Application of TCP/IP Networking fundamentals to support MANET-focussed communication plans.
- Provide Tactical Data Link (Link 16 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:
The 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.
Systems Integration Engineer (Comms) in Bath employer: Morson Edge
Join a leading defence organisation in Filton as a Systems Integration Engineer, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to advancing military communication systems. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation, the company offers competitive pay rates, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive work culture that values your expertise, particularly if you have a background in Tactical Data Links. This role not only allows you to contribute to critical projects but also provides a chance to engage with cutting-edge technology in a lab-based environment, making it an ideal workplace for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
