System engineer - communications

Job Summary

Systems Engineer with Network Communications experience, working in the Network Communications Department in Weapon System Design. Deliver Systems Engineering and Network Communications expertise to complex weapons projects, including Network Enabled Weapons Platform Communications, Battlefield Communications, and Missile‑to‑Missile Communications. You may work within a multidisciplinary team or lead an individual work package, coordinating technology specialists, engaging stakeholders and delivering weapon systems that support the UK and partner nation Armed Forces.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid environment: 2–3 days per week on-site.
• Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on experience.
• Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship; all successful candidates will undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

Benefits

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on performance).
• Pension: up to 14% total employer and employee contribution.
• Paid overtime opportunities.
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
• Flexible working arrangements welcomed.
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, with enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility treatments.
• Facilities: subsidised meals, free car park and more.

Responsibilities

Using your Systems Engineering and Network Communications expertise, deliver engineering solutions for advanced weapons projects, engage with stakeholders, coordinate technology specialists, and lead work packages to ensure successful integration and delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Engineering degree qualification or equivalent experience.
• Systems Engineering experience.
• Network Communications experience.
• Broader engineering management experience preferable, especially leadership of work packages, integration of complex activities or managing technical relationships with customers or suppliers.

Additional Information

Our company values diversity and inclusion, supporting networks such as Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more. If you require any advice, support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.