Technical Engineer

Technical Engineer – Tactical Communications

£70,000 - £80,000

Gloucestershire | Office & Field Based

SR2 are working with a fast-growing UK defence technology business that is delivering next-generation tactical communications capability into the UK defence environment.

Following a significant period of growth and the award of major programmes, they're looking for an experienced Technical Engineer specialising in Tactical Communications / TacCIS to join the team.

This isn't a role where you'll spend your entire week behind a desk. You'll be working hands-on with modern tactical radio and networked communications technology, helping configure, integrate, test and support systems that are being deployed into real operational environments. You'll also get out into the field, supporting customer exercises, trials, demonstrations and training.

This covers everything from radios, IP networking, cellular and SATCOM/BLOS through to RoIP, system integration, configuration, troubleshooting and user training.

What you'll be doing

• Becoming an SME across advanced tactical radio, waveform and communications technology
• Building and integrating tactical communications solutions across RF, IP networks, SATCOM/BLOS and RoIP
• Supporting field exercises, customer trials and demonstrations
• Configuring, programming and maintaining tactical communications equipment
• Troubleshooting and providing first-line technical support
• Supporting integration with third-party platforms and systems
• Developing training material and delivering training to end users
• Working closely with project teams on the delivery of new capability

What we're looking for

You'll ideally come from a military communications / TacCIS background and have around 4 + years' relevant experience .

Strong knowledge of tactical radio systems and RF fundamentals is important, alongside good networking knowledge. Experience with ATAK or other military GIS platforms , soldier systems, power/data integration or cloud infrastructure such as AWS/Azure would all be useful. CCNA, Network+ or similar networking knowledge is also desirable. These requirements reflect the client's original technical brief.

This could suit someone who's worked as a Tactical Communications Engineer, TacCIS Engineer, Radio Systems Engineer, FSR, Communications Systems Engineer or someone leaving a military communications environment who wants to remain close to cutting-edge defence technology.

What's on offer

There's a strong benefits package alongside the salary, including 10% employer pension contribution, private medical and dental insurance, dedicated CPD budget and gym membership .

The role is predominantly based around the Gloucestershire area , with field activity as required.

Please note: due to the security requirements associated with the work, applicants must be sole UK nationals .