Junior Communication Systems Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 holidays

Pension scheme

Tusker car scheme

Employee assistance

Private medical

Eye discounts

Life Assurance

Dental plan

Cycle to work

Sage benefits

Income protection

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK in Plymouth is seeking a Junior Communication Systems Engineer to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure communication systems. You will work with Senior Engineers to develop, build, configure and maintain mission systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate in Computer Systems and Networks or a related field, eager to learn, and ready to take on operational challenges in a

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Computer Systems and Networks or a related field.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to defence-grade secure communications.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication systems

Systems integration

Team collaboration

Education

Computer Systems and Networks

Job description

We are looking for aJuniorCommunication 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 theknow‑howto overcome them, and work together to succeed.Operating for over a decade, we delivercutting‑edgecapabilities from open‑source intelligence (OSINT) to uncrewed surface vessels and high‑altitude one‑way effectors that deliver true interoperability across all security levels.

As aJuniorCommunication Systems Engineer, you will play a key role insupportingthe design, implementation, and maintenance of secure communication systems.Notwo days will be the same, as you willlearn how todeliver 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 andmaintainmission systems.

Some of your responsibilities will include...

• Assistin the development andoptimisationof 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 andmaintaindetailed technical documentation, including specifications, design documents, and test plans.

As a Junior Communication Systems Engineer, you will be working on operationally relevant and interesting challenges.You have ownership, are close to the customer,and final operational outcomes.Ideally, you are a recent graduate inComputer Systems and Networks or arelatedfield.What'smost important to us is thatyou'rewilling to learn, get stuckin,and help shape ourorganisation. If you want to influence a growingdefencecompany that turns technology into operational capability quickly,we would like to hear from you!

Whatweoffer...

• 28 holidays

• Competitive pension scheme (we contribute 10%, you contribute 5%)

• Tusker car scheme (salary sacrifice)

• Employeeassistanceprogramme Scheme via TELUS

• Private medical scheme via BUPA

• Discounts on eye tests,glassesand 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.