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Systems Engineer - Communications

Cirrus Selection LimitedFilton, Gloucestershire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 2 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Systems Engineer role offers the chance to contribute to cutting-edge defense programs, developing next-generation communication capabilities and providing significant career growth. If you have experience in network communications and a passion for complex engineering challenges, you'll thrive in this collaborative environment with excellent benefits and a competitive salary. Apply now to shape the future of critical operations!

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Circa 60,000 + Bonus + Outstanding Benefits

Bristol based Hybrid Working 2-3 Days On-Site

Security Clearance Eligibility Required

Are you an experienced Systems Engineer with a background in Network Communications?

Do you want to work on some of the UK's most advanced and technically challenging defence programmes, developing next-generation communications capabilities that support critical operations around the world?

We are looking for talented engineers to join a growing communications team delivering innovative solutions across complex networked systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of communications technology, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and influencing the development of cutting-edge capabilities.

What You will be doing

  • Applying Systems Engineering expertise to advanced communications programmes
  • Supporting the development of network-enabled capabilities and platform communications solutions
  • Working with complex battlefield and tactical communications technologies
  • Engaging with stakeholders, customers and technical specialists
  • Leading work packages and contributing to project delivery
  • Supporting integration, verification and system performance activities

What we are looking for

  • Systems Engineering experience
  • Network Communications experience
  • Engineering degree or equivalent industry experience
  • Experience leading technical work packages, managing stakeholder relationships or delivering complex engineering projects would be highly beneficial.

Why Apply?

  • Up to 2,500 Bonus
  • Up to 14% Pension Contribution
  • Paid Overtime
  • Up to 15 Additional Flexi Leave Days
  • Flexible Working Options
  • Enhanced Family Leave Benefits
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Excellent Career Development Opportunities

You will also gain exposure to specialist technologies including SATCOM, network modelling, network virtualisation and advanced communications systems, with clear pathways into technical leadership and people management.

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your career, work on meaningful engineering challenges and help shape the future of advanced communications technology, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Cirrus Selection for a confidential discussion.

Security
Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be British Citizens or Dual UK Nationals with British citizenship and will be required to undergo security clearance checks.

Cirrus Selection

Specialist recruiters to the engineering and technology sectors, offers the services of an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and the services of an Employment Business for contract recruitment.

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