Communication Systems Engineer

SNC Mission Systems UK, LTD.; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SNC Mission Systems UK, LTD. in Plymouth is seeking a Communication Systems Engineer to design, implement and maintain secure comms systems. You will collaborate with software, hardware and network teams to deliver high‑impact, integrated solutions that meet operational requirements.

The role emphasizes configuring networks, security, Linux CLI usage, VM and hypervisor management, and cloud tech for production environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and maintaining secure comms systems.
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams on complex deployments.
• Strong documentation of technical designs and tests.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and optimisation of communication system architectures to meet project and customer requirements.
• 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.
• We are looking for someone who is experienced in configuring, operating, and securing networks.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting tools, methods and processes.
• Proven experience 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.

Skills

Communications architecture

Cross-team collaboration

Diagnostics & resolution

Documentation

Network security

Troubleshooting tools

Production support

GPOs & firewalls

Hypervisor config

Virtual machines

Linux CLI

Tactical data links

Cloud technologies

Job description

We are looking for a Communication Systems Engineer to join us at SNC Mission Systems UK in Plymouth. We providetailored mission systems integration and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions for the UK Government and its allies.

Our unique strength is our mission partner approach delivered by people who have first‑hand operational experience. Weunderstand the challenges, have the know-how to overcome them, and work together to succeed.Operating for over a decade, we deliver cutting‑edge capabilities from open-source intelligence (OSINT) to uncrewed surface vessels and high‑altitude one‑way effectors that deliver true interoperability across all security levels.

As a Communication Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure communication systems. No two days will be the same, as you will deliver complex, high‑impact solutions to meet operational requirements. Teamwork is second nature to you as you will collaborate with stakeholders across the business and work closely with our Senior Communication System Engineers to design, build, configure and maintain mission systems.

Some of your responsibilities will include...

• Assist in the development and optimisation of communication system architectures to meet project and customer requirements.

• 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.

We are looking for someone who is experienced in configuring, operating, and securing networks.

• Knowledge of troubleshooting tools, methods and processes.

• Proven experience 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.