Communications Systems Engineer

Communications Systems Engineer

Programme Name: Maritime

Location: Farnborough with flexibility to work from home or customer site dependent on business demands

Salary: 47600 - 61000

The Role:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Communications Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for a technically curious individual eager to contribute to system design maintenance troubleshooting and optimisation. The successful candidate will work on implementation of platform critical systems ensuring operational efficiency and reliability with opportunities to grow and develop expertise in advanced technologies.

You will work closely with naval architects EW specialists and systems integration teams to deliver mission-critical connectivity.

What will I be doing

• IP Configuration and design: Design Implement Configure and manage IP-based networks and systems to ensure seamless connectivity and performance.
• System and Equipment Fault Finding: Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues in systems and equipment to minimize downtime and maintain operational continuity.
• Stores Processing: Manage inventory equipment tracking and logistics related to system components ensuring accurate documentation and availability of resources.
• Manufacture: implement Build processes configurations management and quality control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system design integration testing and deployment.
• Document system designs processes configurations and troubleshooting steps to maintain clear and accurate records.
• Assist in routine system maintenance upgrades and system performance monitoring.
• Adhere to safety protocols and organisational standards during all technical operations.

What knowledge does Leidos need from me

• MANET UHF VHF TSM/TSM-X Bands and waveforms TX power antennae selection and RF modelling.
• SATCOM/MILSAT.
• Radio voice (RoIP & Intercom) and data (PLI and DED-connected) configurations.
• Radio crypto management Type 1 and non-Type1 (AES).
• FMV over radio
• CCNA level networking (TCP/IP switching routing multicast)
• WinOS and Android hypervisors (VMware/HyperV
• TAK suite (WinTAK/ATAK)
• FMV distribution.
• Mid-advanced understanding of network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP DHCP DNS).
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools for hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly.
• Experience with technical documentation and reporting.

It would be great (but not essential) if you had:

• Familiarity with Personal Role Radios (PRRs) and their configuration or maintenance.
• Knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) systems including setup testing troubleshooting and knowledge of radio propagation.
• Exposure to ATAK (Android Tactical Assault Kit) integration or similar tactical communication systems.

• Communicate complex ideas to the layman

Clearance Requirements:

• Clearance to Start - BPSS
• Clearance for Role - SC
• Must be UK Citizen holding or able to hold SC clearance

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers a collaborative culture and support for your career goals all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
Contributory Pension Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance health schemes gym memberships annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

Flexi-Time Working

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging welcoming all perspectives and contributions and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE we work to make the worldsaferhealthier andmore efficient through technology engineering andscience.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence healthcare government safety and security and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning AI cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home the office or on customer sites we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos we invest in technical academies career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.