Senior Communications Engineer

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID – 2026-0136

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Technical documentation development

• Characterization of BLOS AP use cases, in accordance to the BRIPES service delivery concept, and definition of configuration baselines;

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation containing the STANAG 5066 complete protocol stack parameters and configuration required for the implementation of BRASS Enhancement 1 services;

• Interoperability analysis on different implementations of STANAGs, namely STANAG 4538 and 5066, and documentation of discrepancies found in the configuration of different Editions of those STANAGs.

• Optimization of configuration baselines based on identified performance criteria;

• Ensure technical documentation is complete, consistent, traceable, and aligned with applicable NATO standards and NCIA engineering practices;

• Identify configuration dependencies resulting from different STANAG editions, vendor implementation specificities, and national implementation approaches;

• Maintain version control and configuration management of all engineering documentation and technical artefacts.

• Testing and validation activities

• Setup of a testing environment for verification and validation of configuration baselines, including modems back-to-back, usage of HF channel simulators and over-the-air transmission;

• Analysis on interoperability and interfacing challenges between STANAG 5066 and interfacing modules part of the IP over HF architecture. This includes troubleshooting of identified standard interface issues and conformance testing.

• Develop testing approaches and validation plans supporting the implementation of BRASS Enhancement 1 services;

• Participation, as requested, in experimentation and demonstration activities in events held within NATO countries. Configure and validate service parameters using NCIA reference systems and laboratory equipment, simulated HF environments, and, where required, over-the-air testing capabilities;

• Support the establishment and maintenance of representative testing environments for the verification and validation of BRASS Enhancement 1 service configurations;

• Perform technical testing and interoperability validation of service configurations prior to publication of implementation guidance;

• Analyse test results, identify interoperability issues, configuration inconsistencies, and implementation risks;

• Recommend corrective actions and optimized service configurations where required;

• Document testing activities, validation results, engineering findings, and recommendations.

• Service Instructions development

• Development of Service Instructions for BRIPES, including full protocol stack for the different information services, i.e. formal messaging (ACP 127 and STANAG 4406 Annex E), e-mail, chat and web services;

• Ensure Service Instructions are aligned with the technical documentation, validated configurations, and applicable NATO standards;

• Maintain consistency between Service Instructions, technical documentation, and approved implementation baselines;

• Update Service Instructions following validation activities, stakeholder feedback, or changes to technical requirements.

• Engineering analysis and technical support

• Perform engineering assessments of proposed service configurations and implementation approaches;

• Analyse interoperability impacts associated with differing STANAG 5066 editions, vendor-specific implementations, and national deployment environments;

• Analyse interoperability and interface challenges affecting the BRIPES architecture and provide recommendations to resolve identified issues;

• Provide engineering recommendations supporting harmonized implementation across NATO Nations;

• Support technical coordination with NCIA stakeholders and other NATO organizations involved in BRASS Enhancement 1 implementation;

• Contribute engineering expertise to implementation planning, technical reviews, and working groups as required.

• Stakeholder coordination and reporting

• Liaise with NCIA technical authorities and relevant NATO stakeholders, providing engineering inputs and consolidated technical documentation;

• Prepare technical reports, engineering analyses, implementation guidance, and briefing material;

• Participate in technical meetings, workshops, validation activities, and engineering reviews, technical demonstrations, and experimentation activities as required;

• Report progress, technical risks, issues, and recommendations in accordance with NCIA governance processes.

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• University Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Engineering,

• Information Technology, or a related field, with at least two (2) years of post-related experience; or Higher Vocational Training with a minimum of five (5) years of post-related experience;

• Minimum of two (2) years of practical experience in the engineering, implementation, configuration, or support of military or secure communications systems; Assigned personnel shall have a solid scientific background and with a proven track record of technical management work in the area of IP over HF services based on STANAG 5066.

• Demonstrated knowledge of STANAG 5066 Ed 3 and Ed 4, including its protocol stack, implementation considerations, and interoperability aspects.

• Knowledge on the usage of standards associated with IP over HF services, namely STANAG 4538 and STANAG 4539;

• Knowledge on the usage and interfacing commercial and/or open-source application clients with STANAG 5066, namely in the areas of formal messaging (ACP127, STANAG 4406 Annex E, ACP142), e-mail, chat and web services.

• Expertise in developing STANAG 5066-based testbeds and test setups applying the different STANAG 5066 configurations and modes of operation.

• Demonstrated capability in performing interoperability testing activities, namely in international forums, using STANAG 5066 testbed. This includes experience in coordinating interoperability test scenarios and performing interoperability analysis reporting.

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Use Cases applying STANAG 5066, namely in the NATO Maritime Forces domain.

• Strong knowledge of IP networking principles, communication protocols, and network architectures, including protocol stack configuration and interoperability

• considerations;

• Experience in the preparation of technical documentation, engineering specifications, implementation guidance, or Service Instructions for communication systems;

• Experience in testing, validation, and troubleshooting of communication systems, including analysis of technical issues and implementation of corrective actions;

• Experience in developing or supporting engineering test environments and interoperability testing activities for communication systems is desirable;

• Good understanding of interoperability principles, configuration management, and engineering practices supporting multinational or multi-vendor communication environments;

• Familiarity with relevant NATO communications standards, STANAGs, and secure communications architectures;

• Experience working with laboratory environments, reference systems, or engineering test platforms for the validation of communication services is desirable.

• Experience in NATO or multinational military environments is strongly desirable;

• Solid understanding of NATO operational standards, procedures, and communication protocols;

• Experience supporting engineering activities related to military communication systems, technical documentation, interoperability, or implementation of communication services;

• Strong analytical capability applied to technical assessments, interoperability analysis, testing, validation, and engineering activities;

• Experience coordinating technical activities with multiple stakeholders and contributing to technical meetings, workshops, or multinational working groups is desirable;

• Experience collecting, analysing, and consolidating technical information from multiple sources into engineering documentation and technical reports is desirable;

• English language proficiency at minimum C1 level. Communicating effectively in

• English both in writing and orally, with excellent writing and briefing skills to different types of audiences (including senior technical and non-technical stakeholders), and writing high-quality technical reports for NATO circulation.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical communication and interoperability concepts;

• Strong interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with technical teams and stakeholders;

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively as part of a team;

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities;

• Ability to engage constructively with stakeholders, identify technical issues, and recommend practical engineering solutions;

• High level of motivation, adaptability, and collaboration.

• Knowledge of NATO and NCIA structures, roles, and organisational context is desirable.

Working Policy

• 100% Remote

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

Originally posted on Himalayas

• Communications Systems Engineer
• Systems Engineer
• Network Engineer
• Defense Communications

Source: Himalayas