Senior Engineering Consultant providing technical consultancy and leadership in complex defence systems and strategies in the Defence & Space sector.
Responsibilities
Provide high-level technical leadership and strategic consultancy within our Defence & Space group
Lead the development of the technical studies and ideas that allow diverse platforms to communicate effectively within a multi-domain battlespace
Ensure that data is treated as a strategic asset through well-defined Information Exchange Requirements (IERs) and Concepts of Operations (CONOPS)
Lead the design of resilient, secure communication architectures that support multi-domain integration (Air, Land, Sea, and Space)
Own the development and validation of Information Exchange Requirements (IERs) to ensure technical solutions meet the high-intensity needs of the customer
Oversee the integration of new C4ISR hardware and software into existing MOD frameworks
Act as the lead advisor on all elements of RF Systems management, SatCom Systems management, and Tactical Networking in contested or DIL environments
Effectively communicate complex technical strategies and trade-offs to senior customer officials, industry partners, and internal leadership
Work closely with end-users to develop and test CONOPS for new systems
Requirements
Extensive understanding of RF communications, satellite communication (SatCom), and Tactical Data Links (such as Link 16, Link 22, and VMF)
Ability to produce communication link budgets and understand factors such as modulation, coding, channel bandwidth and frequency of operation and how they influence this.
Good understanding of high capacity communications link key performance metrics applied across line of sight (LOS) and beyond LOS environments.
Good understanding of adaptable and resilient communication networks including MANET systems and the key performance factors that influence Low Probability of Detection/Interception (LPD/I) within a contested environment.
Good understanding of the complete end-end system architecture for a communication system including transport through IP networks.
Extensive experience navigating MOD ways of working, including knowledge of procurement lifecycles and compliance standards such as JSP 453 and DEF STANs.
Proven track record within the MOD, the defence supply chain, or as ex-military, with a clear understanding of MOD enabling organisations and operational requirements.
A strong grasp of system lifecycle knowledge, prototyping, and usability testing within a rigorous defence engineering environment. Requirements management, system design, integration, test, validation and through life management as examples.
Familiarity with Unmanned and Autonomous Systems (Air, Surface, Underwater) and how these platforms integrate into a wider network (desirable but not the primary focus).
Must hold, or be eligible for, UK Security Clearance (SC); Developed Vetting (DV) is preferred.
Degree in Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related discipline.
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Matching pension scheme (up to 5%) from day one
Discretionary company bonus scheme
4 x annual salary Death in Service coverage from day one
Employee referral scheme
Tech Scheme
Private medical Insurance from day one
Optical and Dental cashback scheme
Help@Hand app: access to remote GP's, second opinions, mental health support, and physiotherapy
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