About Roke

Roke imagines a more secure world. A world where technology protects, rather than exposes. A world where expert engineers, consultants and business support staff collaborate to protect what matters most to our clients.

We are a friendly and flexible team with a culture of ‘time, trust and freedom’. The role may give the opportunity to work on client site, from the office, in shared workspaces or from home as necessary. We pride ourselves on listening to each other’s aspirations and accommodating wherever possible.

The Opportunity 

Your projects will be diverse – working with varying clients, across a number of sectors, using a range of skills. Consequently, we are looking for individuals able to work flexibly across projects in different domains. You might apply your skills to rapidly prototype new approaches and solutions. Equally, you may apply them to complement or advance existing solutions.

You will be part of a stimulating, collaborative and driven team that offers you autonomy, challenge, and strong sense of purpose. Depending on the project, there will be opportunities to demonstrate technology to customers and support customer test and acceptance.

You will be proficient in the understanding of wireless military communication networks and associated protocols and security architectures. Furthermore, be skilled in both the design, simulation and software implementation of such networks. 

Why We Want You 

Beyond your technical skills, you will be proactive and able to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. You will work well alone or as part of a team. You will be curious and seek out the best approach/solution/tool for the job at hand.

You will:

Provide systems engineering skills with regard to wireless military communication networks – specifically related to requirements analysis, design, simulation and implementation Provide technical support to customer meetings Apply and scale engineering processes effectively Identify and collaborate with all stakeholders  Maintain awareness across the wireless military radio systems domain Provide timely and accurate estimates for project deliverables and contribute to bids 

Essential Skills:

Experience of simulating wireless communication networks Ability to conduct research into future military networking Knowledge of the military communication domain Understanding of wireless military communication and/or civil network architectures, protocols and associated waveforms

Desirable Knowledge:

An understanding of Software Defined and Agile Networking Understanding of the application of AI / ML to networking. Experience of implementing wireless communication protocols  Knowledge of other defence disciplines, such as Electronic Warfare, Signals Intelligence, Radar, or GNSS. Proficient or interest in software development Knowledge of military network security architectures OpenCPI

Why You Should Join Us

We offer an attractive salary and benefits package, including bonus scheme, private medical insurance, employee assistance program and pension along with a number of additional flexible benefits, which will cover Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection & Life, Leisure and Entertainment. 

Roke has a great community of groups with shared interests. These enable people to share ideas and be passionate about tools, technologies & techniques.

We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. Our working environment is friendly, creative and inclusive. We will consider flexible working arrangements and support a diverse work-force and those with additional needs.

Security

Due to the nature of this position, candidates must already hold current SC Clearance or be willing and eligible to obtain this. To qualify, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years for SC and 10 years for DV.

We will provide you with assistance in transferring your clearance, we also offer a high level clearance bonus.