SC Cleared Senior Datalink Technical Expert

Senior Datalink Technical Expert (SC Cleared) Location: Primarily Remote (UK-based) Rate: £700 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: 3-Year Programme Travel: ~5 trips per year across Europe occasional US travel Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process Overview We're 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. Key Responsibilities Act as SME for datalink systems: ADS-C, CPDLC, 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 Aircraft manufacturers Validate co...