Solution Developer

Solution Developer
Location: Filton, Bristol
Contract: 12 months | Onsite: 5 days per week | Clearance: SC required to start but not required to apply.
Rate: £53.73/hour PAYE or £72.54/hour Umbrella
Restrictions: Subject to ITAR and UK Eyes Only

A leading organisation within the Defence & Security sector is seeking a Solution Developer to join an engineering team based in Filton (Bristol). This is a lab-based integration role, ideal for candidates with a strong background in systems integration, communications systems engineering, and networking. Engineers with Tactical Data Link (TDL) experience (particularly Link 16 / VMF) are of strong interest. The role aligns well with ex-military personnel or those who have operated in a military environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate hardware and software components into tactical military communication systems
• Support the Solution Architect with system architecture and lower-level designs
• Develop and integrate communication systems against agreed designs
• Perform unit testing and debugging in support of verification and validation
• Support test definition and execution with the test function
• Work with engineering and project stakeholders to deliver requirements into solutions
• Engage with the customer's TDL SME to ensure coherence across the user base
• Support customer events including testing, acceptance, and demonstrations

Essential Skills / Experience

• Systems integration within complex technical environments
• Communications systems engineering and networking capability
• Windows/Linux management systems (including provisioning Android devices)
• ATAK plugin/application integration and test exposure
• Working knowledge of JSON, Command Prompt, and PowerShell
• Tactical Data Links: Link 16 and VMF
• Tactical radios (HF, VHF, UHF, MESH, MANET), primarily dismounted
• TCP/IP fundamentals supporting MANET-focused communication plans
• Tooling such as JIRA and Confluence
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting/deployment skills (field experience desirable)
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills