Communications systems engineer Work, Jobs in Gloucester, Eng (with Salaries)

Communications Systems Engineer
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Gloucester
- £72,500 - £90,000 a year
- Full-time
- System design
- C++
- Computer networking
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Product Owner
Ecotricity —Stroud
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Agile
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Digital Content & Technical Communications Specialist
UAVTEK —Aldsworth
- £26,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- English
- IT
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Technical Specialist – Solar O+M
Alt-Group —Worcester
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Maintenance
- Driving
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Senior Manufacturing Engineering Strategy Leader
GE Aerospace —Cheltenham
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance
Head of Hydrogen Systems
ZeroAvia —Kemble
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Senior DevOps Engineer
Northrop Grumman —Cheltenham
- £50,700 - £76,100 a year
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Computer Science
- DevOps
- Relocation assistance
Assistant Principal Analysis Engineer
Safran —Gloucester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Military
- Engineering
- English
Technical Support Engineer
Safran —Gloucester
- Weekend availability
- English
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
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1st Line Team Leader
Commercial —Cheltenham
- £30,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Management
- Customer service
- Work from home
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
R&T Deputy Chief Engineer
Safran —Gloucester
- Full-time
- Management
- Military
- Engineering
Principal Systems Engineer - 6 months contract Inside IR35
Safran Engineering Services UK Limited —Gloucester
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
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Principal Systems Engineer
Safran —Gloucester
- Full-time
- Military
- Computer literacy
- English
Handy Person
BAM UK & Ireland —Worcester
- Monday to Friday
- Electrical experience
- Plumbing
- Organisational skills
Threat Detection Engineer
Fluidone —Gloucester
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Quick apply
1st Line Engineer
Commercial —Cheltenham
- £26,228 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Computer networking
- Work from home
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Trainee Heating Engineer.
Redbridge and Sons Property Services Ltd —Gloucester
- £8.00 - £13.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Presentation skills
- Plumbing
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
IT Support Administrator - Second Tier
Plumbworld (Online Home Retail Ltd.) —Evesham
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- Customer service
- Windows
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Principal Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman —Cheltenham
- DevOps
- Java
- AWS
- Relocation assistance
Cloud Engineer
QinetiQ —Malvern
- £56,700 - £63,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- AWS
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee discount

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Communications Systems Engineer

Lockheed Martin Corporation -
Gloucester

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£72,500 - £90,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

TCP
System design
C++
C
Network management
Systems engineering
Computer networking
Linux
TCP/IP
GitLab
Python

Full job description

Systems Engineering

Gloucester

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Communications Systems Engineer to join our team at our Gloucester site. This is an exciting opportunity to work on the design and development of Software-Defined Radio (SDR) systems, focusing on system architectures, interfaces, protocols, and network topography. You will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative solutions for Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes.

At Lockheed Martin, we offer a collaborative environment where you can thrive professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We provide flexible working hours, hybrid work options when possible, and a comprehensive benefits package to support both your career and personal life.

As a Communications Systems Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing, integrating, and optimizing SDR systems, ensuring they meet the requirements of complex mission environments. You’ll be involved in working with advanced communication architectures, industry protocols, and network topologies, making this role ideal for someone passionate about next-generation communication systems.

Key Responsibilities:

SDR System Architecture – Consult upon the design and optimization of Software-Defined Radio (SDR) system architectures for advanced communications applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
Interfaces & Protocols – Develop and implement interfaces and communication protocols to support robust, high-performance SDR systems.
Network Topography – Design and model network topologies, ensuring seamless integration and efficient communication across diverse systems and platforms.
System Integration – Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate SDR solutions into larger mission systems and ensure full system functionality.
Standards Compliance – Ensure adherence to relevant industry standards and protocols to maintain interoperability and compliance with operational requirements.
Testing & Validation – Conduct testing and validation of communication systems, verifying the correct operation of interfaces, protocols, and network structures.
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration – Work closely with engineers from other disciplines, including software, RF, and payload development teams, to integrate communication systems effectively into broader platforms.

If you’re passionate about designing cutting-edge communication systems and want to contribute to innovative solutions for critical Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence applications, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join Lockheed Martin and take your career in communications systems engineering to the next level.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Strong experience with SDR system architectures for communications applications.
In-depth knowledge of communication interfaces, protocols, encoding schemes, and standards (e.g., TCP/IP, IEEE 802 standards, cellular mobile network standards, forward error correction schemes etc.).
Experience in designing network topographies and link budgets to support complex communication systems.
Familiarity with the integration of SDR systems and associated components.
Proficiency with network modelling and system design tools.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on system performance and efficiency.

Desirable Skills

Experience with real-time communication systems and network management tools.
Knowledge of OpenCPI, GnuRadio, Python, C/C++, and other SDR development tools.
Experience working in Linux environments and using GitLab or similar version control tools.
Background in working with Defence or Cyber communications systems.
Familiarity with interoperability testing and network performance analysis.

Job Reference Number

16700BR

Salary Range

£72,500 - £90,000 + Comprehensive Benefits + Bonus

Employee Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off.

We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

Private Medical Insurance
Competitive Pension
Dental
Critical Illness
Life Assurance
Travel Insurance
Employee discounts for top high street shops
Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
Reimbursement for a professional membership
Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company. To achieve this mission, RMS draws on its core capabilities in advanced platforms and weapons, C4ISR, global sustainment, training and sensors.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

Job Expires

29/07/2026

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