Solution Developer

Solution Developer
Location: Filton, Bristol
Contract: 12 months | Onsite: 5 days per week | Clearance: SC required to start but not required to apply.
Rate: £53.73/hour PAYE or £72.54/hour Umbrella
Restrictions: Subject to ITAR and UK Eyes Only

A leading organisation within the Defence & Security sector is seeking a Solution Developer to join an engineering team based in Filton (Bristol). This is a lab-based integration role, ideal for candidates with a strong background in systems integration, communications systems engineering, and networking. Engineers with Tactical Data Link (TDL) experience (particularly Link 16 / VMF) are of strong interest. The role aligns well with ex-military personnel or those who have operated in a military environment.

Key Responsibilities

Integrate hardware and software components into tactical military communication systems
Support the Solution Architect with system architecture and lower-level designs
Develop and integrate communication systems against agreed designs
Perform unit testing and debugging in support of verification and validation
Support test definition and execution with the test function
Work with engineering and project stakeholders to deliver requirements into solutions
Engage with the customer's TDL SME to ensure coherence across the user base
Support customer events including testing, acceptance, and demonstrations

Essential Skills / Experience

Systems integration within complex technical environments
Communications systems engineering and networking capability
Windows/Linux management systems (including provisioning Android devices)
ATAK plugin/application integration and test exposure
Working knowledge of JSON, Command Prompt, and PowerShell
Tactical Data Links: Link 16 and VMF
Tactical radios (HF, VHF, UHF, MESH, MANET), primarily dismounted
TCP/IP fundamentals supporting MANET-focused communication plans
Tooling such as JIRA and Confluence
Strong hands-on troubleshooting/deployment skills (field experience desirable)
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills