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Systems Communications Engineer

Systems Communications Engineer (15248806/001) Bristol, England

Systems Engineer - Communications specialist required for initial six month contact to work for a defence client based in Bristol.

System Engineering Support Engineer for SPEAR3 Data Link Communications Sub-System Development covering support to the following areas:
• Link 16 Network design and performance assessment;
• Data link communications sub-system architecture;
• Design module development;
• Requirements management;
• Communications sub-system behaviour model;
• Data link and aircraft Interoperability assessment;
• Customer Working Groups as required (primarily Communications Sub-Working Group);
• Coordinate with MoD to establish network design in support of network enabled connectivity/weapons (NEC/NEW).
Additional Job Details: Essential: Knowledge/Experience: • Sound understanding of Systems engineering process and use of systems methods and tools; including requirements management (DOORS), system architecture and proving; • Good understanding of Communication Systems and communications protocols; • Good understanding of data link networking (NEC/NEW). • Communication system development; • Development and implementation of Data Links (preferably Link 16) Sub-Systems. • Use of data link simulation tools; • Use of System Modelling using SysML (& UML) (preferably using Rhapsody), requirements management (DOORS) and MS tools; • Working with MoD Customer, with familiarity of MoD acquisition processes and procedures; • Working with US suppliers and TAA procedures. Core Competence/Achievements: • A systematic thinker with the ability to solve problems in a structured manner; • An ability to adapt to changing priorities, programme needs and tasks; • Good analytical and problem solving skills; • Good interpersonal skills; • Excellent communication skills – verbal and written; • Relevant Engineering or Science based Degree (or equivalent). Highly Desirable: Knowledge/Experience: • Network design and working with Joint Data Link Management Organisation (JDLMO); • Basic TEMPEST, RF, EMI/RFI, EMC experience; • Development & implementation of Data Link (preferably Link 16) Sub-System Assembly Integration and Test activities Functional Competence/Achievements: • Higher relevant Engineering or Science based Degree (or equivalent); • CEng (or equivalent). 
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