24/7 Satellite Operations Lead

Babcock International; Oakhanger; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension with life assurance

Digital GP and annual health check

Employee share scheme

Holiday trading

Be Kind Day

Flexible working options

Operational, values-led environment

Job summary

Babcock International is seeking a Satellite Operations Supervisor to lead a 24/7 satellite operations team at Oakhanger, Hampshire. The role focuses on supervising fault diagnosis, coordinating responses, and maintaining high availability of critical communications systems.

The successful candidate will have expertise in satellite communications, systems engineering, and safety procedures, with on-site leadership and security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining and fault diagnosis of equipment used in satellite communications, including control and monitoring systems.
• Systems engineering experience.
• Experience of working to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate for all problem reporting activities and the execution of 1st and 2nd line rectification tasks in support of Network Operations.
• Monitor and control communications systems, always ensuring operational integrity.
• Report, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve system alarms and anomalies.
• Work closely with other stakeholders and Operational support teams to ensure delivery of satellite services and follow safe working in line with site Health and Safety and Radiation policies.
• Support the Satellite Ground Station 24/7 Operational team, ensuring effective resourcing, performance management and adherence to Operational standards.

Skills

Systems engineering

Fault diagnosis

Safety procedures

Autonomy

People management

Education

HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

CompTIA Network+

Job description

Babcock International is seeking a Satellite Operations Supervisor to lead a 24/7 satellite operations team at Oakhanger, Hampshire. The role focuses on supervising fault diagnosis, coordinating responses, and maintaining high availability of critical communications systems.

The successful candidate will have expertise in satellite communications, systems engineering, and safety procedures, with on-site leadership and security clearance requirements.