Communications Systems Engineer

Matchtech; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme (circa £2,500)

Pension contributions up to 14%

Paid overtime available

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Subsidised meals

Parking

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a systems engineering professional in Bristol to join their specialist engineering team, delivering expertise across advanced defence programmes. The role focuses on complex, mission-critical systems, including network-enabled capabilities and communications. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and have a background in systems engineering and network communications.

The position offers structured development, exposure to cutting-edge technology, and the chance to mentor junior engineers. With a hybrid working model, the role requires 2-3 days on-site. Benefits include a circa £60,000 salary, annual bonuses, and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Background in systems engineering.
• Experience within network communications.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to design, integration, and delivery of technical solutions.
• Leading technical work packages and coordinating with teams.
• Engaging with stakeholders across engineering functions.

Skills

Systems engineering

Network communications

Technical leadership

Education

Degree in engineering or equivalent

Job description

The role:

You’ll join a specialist engineering team delivering systems engineering and network communications expertise across advanced defence programmes. Work will focus on complex, mission‑critical systems, with involvement in areas such as:

• Network‑enabled capabilities
• Platform and vehicle communications
• Tactical and battlefield networks
• Inter‑system / weapon communications

You’ll operate within multi‑disciplinary teams, contributing to the design, integration, and delivery of highly technical solutions. Depending on experience, you may take ownership of specific work packages, coordinate across technical teams, and engage with key stakeholders across engineering and delivery functions.

The role offers exposure to cutting‑edge communications technologies, along with structured development in systems engineering, core networking, and specialist areas such as SATCOM, network modelling, and virtualised network functions. There is also opportunity to support team leadership and mentor junior engineers.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in engineering or equivalent experience
• Background in systems engineering
• Experience within network communications

Additional experience in leading technical work packages, integrating complex systems, or working closely with customers and suppliers would be beneficial.

Package highlights:

• Annual bonus scheme (circa £2,500, performance dependent)
• Pension contributions up to 14% combined
• Paid overtime available
• Up to 15 additional flexi leave days
• Flexible working arrangements supported
• Enhanced parental leave benefits
• On‑site facilities including subsidised meals and parking

Salary: circa £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Working pattern: hybrid model with 2-3 days on‑site required due to project classification

Security: applicants must be eligible for UK security clearance (British citizen or dual national with UK citizenship). Pre‑employment checks will include BPSS clearance.