Systems Integration Engineer (Comms)

  • Morson Edge
  • 27/06/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Systems Integration Engineer (Comms)

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. To further compliment the team's outputs, 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 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 trouble shooting 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.


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