SC Cleared Military Systems Integration Engineer

We're supporting a leading defence contractor delivering a major new communications programme in the Bristol area. We're seeking SC Cleared Military Systems Integration Engineers to join the team on a long-term assignment.

This role is ideally suited to engineers with experience in systems integration, communication systems engineering, and tactical networking - particularly those who have worked on similar programmes or secure military communications projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate hardware and software components into tactical military communication systems.
• Support the Solution Architect in defining system and sub-system designs.
• Develop and integrate communication systems in line with agreed architectures.
• Perform unit testing, debugging, and support verification and validation activities.
• Work closely with testers to define appropriate system and acceptance tests.
• Collaborate with wider engineering and project teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong background in systems integration and communications engineering.
• Experience with tactical radios (HF, VHF, UHF, MESH, MANET).
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP Networking and MANET-focused comms plans.
• Integration and testing of ATAK plugins and applications.
• Windows/Linux management systems for provisioning Android devices.
• Experience working in an Agile environment (JIRA, Confluence).
• Hands-on deployment and troubleshooting experience, ideally in the field.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Ex-military background or experience working in a military/secure engineering environment.
• Familiarity with JavaScript Object Notation, PowerShell, or Command Prompt Scripting.
• Experience contributing to design documentation and technical publications.

Additional Information

• Full-time onsite role (Filton, Bristol).
• 2-3 weeks of initial training/upskilling in Christchurch before starting in Filton.