SC Cleared Senior Datalink Technical Expert

Salary: £60,000 - 90,000 per year

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
• Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC clearance process

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for datalink systems including ADS-C, CPDLC, and 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, and aircraft manufacturers
• Validate corrective actions and remediation strategies
• Contribute to technical governance, reporting, and documentation

Technologies

• Support

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We are 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. The role is primarily remote and UK-based, with around five trips per year across Europe and occasional travel to the US. The assignment runs for three years and is inside IR35.

last updated 24 week of 2026