TECH SERVICES DIVISION | FORWARD DEPLOYED | UK-BASED WITH TRAVEL

We’re looking for a Mission Systems Integration Consultant to join Rowden’s Tech Services Division, supporting the fielding of next-generation C4ISR and tactical systems. This is a forward-deployed role that combines user insight, domain knowledge, and hands-on consultancy to help MOD delivery teams shape and deploy capability that works – technically, tactically and operationally.
You’ll act as a trusted advisor, user representative and delivery partner – translating between the needs of specialist users and the constraints of government delivery. You’ll connect the dots across MOD stakeholders, end users, and technical teams to help systems gain traction and make impact on the ground.
You’ll need to be highly proactive, operationally credible, user-focused and comfortable working across boundaries in complex defence environments.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Basic IP Networking (CompTIA N+)
• Experience with MANET systems and covert ancillaries
• Understanding of BLOS systems (e.g. satcom, HF) and tactical gateways
• Knowledge of CONUSE development and operational user needs capture
• Jira/Confluence literacy (or ability to learn quickly)
• Familiarity with TAK and geospatial applications

WHAT’S IMPORTANT

We’re looking for someone who:

• Cares deeply about user outcomes and mission relevance
• Can work flexibly across organisational and technical boundaries
• Is self-starting, action-oriented and comfortable with uncertainty
• Has the interpersonal skills to build trust and influence without authority
• Thrives in a delivery environment that blends technology, users and urgency

• Represent end users in the delivery of C4ISR capabilities, advising on needs, constraints, and practical deployment
• Champion for Defence, Equipment & Support (DE&S) and their capabilities
• Act as a liaison between delivery agencies, DE&S and specialist users – helping align delivery with operational reality
• Lead discovery, demonstration and de-risking work on tactical communication systems (radios, applications, ancillaries, BLOS, gateways)
• Provide consultancy input into MOD capability direction and project strategy
• Connect delivery teams with hard-to-reach users and networks across defence
• Carry out early feasibility testing and support technology transition
• Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Identify and remove blockers to adoption and system acceptance