Senior Datalink Technical Expert (SC Cleared)
Location: Primarily Remote (UK-based)
Rate: £700 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: 3-Year Programme
Travel: ~5 trips per year across Europe + occasional US travel
Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process
Overview
We're supporting a major, multi-year European aviation programme and are looking for a Senior Datalink Technical Expert to lead high-impact technical investigations and stakeholder engagement across critical datalink services.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of aviation communications, contributing to operational performance and safety across an international ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as SME for datalink systems: ADS-C, CPDLC, VDL Mode 2
* Lead and support technical and operational investigations
* Conduct root cause analysis of datalink incidents and performance issues
* Engage with key stakeholders including:
* ANSPs
* Communication service providers
* Aircraft manufacturers
* Validate corrective actions and remediation strategies
* Contribute to technical governance, reporting, and documentation
Key Requirements
* Strong experience with aviation datalink systems
Proven background in:
* Systems engineering, OR Technical investigation within aviation environments
* Experience working in multi-stakeholder aviation ecosystems
* Ability to produce structured technical outputs and reports
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