Job Description

Senior Datalink Technical Expert (SC Cleared)
Location: Primarily Remote (UK-based)
Rate: 700 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: 3-Year Programme
Travel: 5 trips per year across Europe + occasional US travel
Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process

Overview
We're supporting a major, multi-year European aviation programme and are looking for a Senior Datalink Technical Expert to lead high-impact technical investigations and stakeholder engagement across critical datalink services.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of aviation communications, contributing to operational performance and safety across an international ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities

• Act as SME for datalink systems: ADS-C, CPDLC, VDL Mode 2
• Lead and support technical and operational investigations
• Conduct root cause analysis of datalink incidents and performance issues
• Engage with key stakeholders including:

• ANSPs
• Communication service providers
• Aircraft manufacturers

• Validate corrective actions and remediation strategies
• Contribute to technical governance, reporting, and documentation

Key Requirements

• Strong experience with aviation datalink systems

Proven background in:

• Systems engineering, OR Technical investigation within aviation environments
• Experience working in multi-stakeholder aviation ecosystems
• Ability to produce structured technical outputs and reports

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