Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Software Engineer

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations.

We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting 

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

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 Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop technical requirements for C-UAS acquisition projects,
• Prototype and evaluate C-UAS technologies,
• Support multidisciplinary teams and technical and operational stakeholders;
• Participate in technical and operational meetings, offering advice and seeking solutions;
• Support NATO in the development of recommendations for updates to current services;
• Provide meaningful input to envisioning C-UAS solutions that fit best NATO requirements.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Must demonstrate expert knowledge of C-UAS technologies;
• Must demonstrate expert level knowledge on C-UAS software components such as:
  • Tactical Awareness Kit (TAK) plug in development,
  • NATO Standards such as SAPIENT (STANREC/AEDP 4869),
  • Unmanned Traffic Management technologies.
• Must demonstrated expert level knowledge of UAS systems, in particular communication protocols;
• Must demonstrated expert level knowledge of airborne electronic warfare technologies;
• Excellent knowledge level of programing languages such as Java, Javascript, C#, Python, GnuRadio, Matlab and Labview;
• Must have experience in using source control systems and DevOps (GitHub, TFS);
• Must have experience with the NATO procurement process.
• Must demonstrate the ability and self-motivation to work on his/her own but must also work well within groups as part of a team;
• Must demonstrate an ability and keen sense for problem-solving.
• Motivated, good communication skills, team player.

Education

• Nationally recognized/certified university qualification on electrical engineering or computer science / programming;
• Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate's particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCI Agency, that is, at least 3 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post;

Language Proficiency

• Business English

Working Location

• The Hague, Netherlands

Working Policy

• On-Site

Travel

• Temporary duty travels and participation in NATO exercises may be required.

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isn't for you please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up.