Tactical Data Links Expert

Job Description

We are supporting a client requirement for Tactical Data Links specialists with practical experience of Link 16 systems and tactical gateway operations.

The successful candidates will provide operational and integration support in customer environments. They will be expected to configure, integrate, test, troubleshoot and demonstrate Link 16 and associated gateway products, working closely with customer and internal technical stakeholders.

This is a hands-on operational and systems-integration role. It does not require software development or extensive networking expertise, although candidates must be comfortable working with complex technical systems and diagnosing integration issues.

Key responsibilities

• Configure and integrate Tactical Data Link and Link 16 gateway systems.
• Support system testing, demonstrations and customer acceptance activities.
• Troubleshoot technical and operational issues in customer environments.
• Provide practical advice and technical guidance to customers and delivery teams.
• Support the deployment and operation of Link 16 products.
• Work collaboratively with technical, operational and customer stakeholders.
• Communicate technical information clearly to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Travel regularly across the UK and to European locations, potentially approximately every other week.
• Maintain the required security clearance and comply with all client security requirements.

Qualifications

Essential requirements

• Demonstrable hands-on experience with Tactical Data Links, particularly Link 16.
• Experience configuring, integrating and troubleshooting tactical gateways.
• Experience working directly with customers or operational users.
• Ability to support technical demonstrations and explain system functionality clearly.
• Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain SC clearance as a minimum.
• Willingness and ability to undergo DV clearance in the future, if required by the client.
• UK-based and able to travel regularly across the UK and Europe.
• Ability to work in a security-sensitive customer environment.

Desirable experience

• Experience supporting defence, aerospace, government or national-security customers.
• Experience working with military communications, command-and-control or mission systems.
• Experience of customer acceptance testing or operational deployment.
• Experience working with classified or restricted systems.
• Experience working across multi-disciplinary technical or delivery teams.
• Previous experience supporting Link 16 products through integration, demonstration or live operational use.

Additional Information

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package, share plans, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus.
• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.