Communication Systems Engineer SC Cleared

Communications Systems Engineer (SC Cleared)Bristol - 3 days a week onsite£Negotiable + Comprehensive Benefits PackageThis is an excellent opportunity for a systems-focused Communications Engineer to take ownership of the vital data links that keep Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) connected. Whether your background is in SDRs, Satcom, or Tactical Data Links, this role offers the chance to design end-to-end architectures that ensure seamless command and control (C2) in the most contested environments.This company is at the forefront of UAS innovation, developing platforms that must remain reachable across diverse and complex mission profiles. You will act as the bridge between high-level mission requirements and hardware implementation, selecting the right mix of RF and Military Bearers to ensure mission success and high-bandwidth telemetry.In this varied role, you will move from defining link budgets and sizing hardware (transceivers, antennas, modems) to leading the integration of LOS and BLOS systems. You will oversee the implementation of secure military waveforms and encryption, optimise networking stacks for low-latency aerial links, and lead "on-platform" interference testing to validate link performance.The ideal candidate will possess a background in flight safety and mission data quality, and should be a hands-on problem solver, comfortable troubleshooting RF interference or network dropouts in real-world environments while collaborating closely with Avionics and ..... full job details .....