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Communication Systems Engineer

United Kingdom, Colchester Employment contract 36501.00 - 54751.50 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 03, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

Nice to have

Familiarity with message formats (desirably tactical data links)

What we offer

Performance based bonus up to 6%

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