Communication Systems Engineer - Mid Level

Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 holidays

Pension scheme (10%/5%)

Cycle to work scheme

Private medical scheme

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK in Plymouth seeks a Communication Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure comms systems supporting UK government and allies. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions and ensure interoperability across levels of security.

The role involves developing architectures, configuring networks, and maintaining documentation, with emphasis on security, testing, and deployment of virtualized environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and maintaining secure communication systems.
• Familiarity with industry-standard security practices and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and optimizing communication system architectures to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and network teams to integrate communication systems.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to system performance and compatibility.
• Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation, including specifications, design documents, and test plans.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Security awareness

Tools

Troubleshooting tools

Firewalls configuration

Hypervisors

Linux CLI

Cloud technologies

GPOs configuration

VM deployment

Job description

Communication Systems Engineer

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. To apply for this role, you need to have...

• 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.

What we offer:

• 28 holidays
• Competitive pension scheme (we contribute 10%, you contribute 5%)
• Tusker car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Employee assistance programme Scheme via TELUS
• Private medical scheme via BUPA
• Discounts on eye tests, glasses and contact lenses
• Life Assurance
• Dental health plan (claim back money towards routine & restorative treatments)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sage employee benefits including high street, health & wellbeing discounts
• Income protection

Please be aware that many roles at SNC MS UK are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

SNC MS UK is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Talent Team at [e-mail]. We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.