At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and maintain secure communication systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Company: Join a dynamic engineering team focused on high-impact solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Located in beautiful Plymouth with a vibrant work culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in communication technology and work on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths, plus 2-4 years of networking experience.
The predicted salary is between 36501 - 36501 £ per year.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Communications Systems Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering Team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure communication systems. You will play a key role in delivering complex, high‑impact solutions to meet complex operational requirements. As a Communications Systems Engineer, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams and work closely with Senior Communications Systems Engineers to design, build, configure, and maintain mission systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and optimisation of communication system architectures to meet project and customer requirements.
- Build, configure, deploy, and test communication systems, ensuring high performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with software, hardware, and network teams to integrate communication systems into broader solutions.
- Diagnose and resolve issues related to communication system performance and compatibility.
- Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation, including specifications, design documents, and test plans.
- Stay up-to-date with advancements in communication technologies, applying knowledge to improve systems and processes.
- Work closely with Senior Communications Systems Engineers, customers and internal teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions that exceed expectations.
Qualifications & Experience
- GCSE English and Maths, grade C or above.
- 2 – 4 years’ experience configuring, operating and securing networks.
- Knowledge of troubleshooting tools, methods and processes.
- Proven experience of supporting production environments.
- Ability to configure custom GPOs and firewalls to enhance security.
- Experience with the configuration of hypervisors and deployment of virtual machines.
- Experience in the use of Linux command line interface.
- Familiarity with message formats (desirably tactical data links).
- Experience in the configuration and maintenance of cloud technologies.
Plymouth Melville, Royal William Yard Plymouth PL1 3RP
From £36,501 DOE Performance & Pro rata bonus
Communication Systems Engineer - Mid Level in Plymouth employer: Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK,LTD
Sierra-Nevada-Corporation-Mission-Systems-Uk,ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises professional development and supports the Armed Forces community. Located in Bristol, employees benefit from competitive salaries starting at £36,501, performance bonuses, and opportunities for growth within the engineering and supply chain sectors, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in ILS and supportability.
Contact Details:
Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK,LTD Recruitment Team
