Senior Communications Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop technical documentation and configuration baselines for BLOS AP use cases
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation for STANAG 5066 protocol stack parameters
• Perform interoperability analysis on different implementations of STANAGs (4538 and 5066)
• Set up testing environments for verification and validation of configuration baselines
• Conduct testing and validation activities including HF channel simulators and over-the-air transmission
• Develop Service Instructions for BRIPES, including formal messaging, e-mail, chat, and web services
• Perform engineering assessments of proposed service configurations
• Liaise with NCIA technical authorities and NATO stakeholders
• Report progress, technical risks, and engineering findings

Requirements

• University Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or IT
• Minimum 2 years of post-related experience (or 5 years with Higher Vocational Training)
• Proven track record in IP over HF services based on STANAG 5066
• Demonstrated knowledge of STANAG 5066 Ed 3 and Ed 4
• Knowledge of STANAG 4538 and 4539
• Expertise in developing STANAG 5066-based testbeds
• Strong knowledge of IP networking principles and communication protocols
• English language proficiency at minimum C1 level
• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in NATO or multinational military environments
• Experience working with laboratory environments or engineering test platforms
• Knowledge of NATO and NCIA structures and organizational context
• Experience in coordinating interoperability test scenarios and reporting

About the Company

Spektrum supports apex purchasers such as NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence with specialist services, including aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise.