Communications Engineer

Babcock International; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Communications Engineer to deliver cutting-edge military satellite communication solutions for maritime platforms. This role involves installing and configuring networks, providing third-line support, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant engineering discipline, Cisco certification, and strong knowledge of network architectures. This position offers a hybrid work model and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Access to a Digital GP

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Installation of network and RF equipment on maritime platforms.
• Experience delivering MILSATCOM solutions in maritime environments.
• Strong understanding of IP network architectures.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure IP networks and RF equipment.
• Provide third-line support for maritime customers.
• Test and commission new equipment to meet UK security standards.

Skills

Network and RF equipment installation

Delivery of MILSATCOM solutions

Knowledge of IP network architectures

Telecommunications or satellite communications background

Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Cisco Professional (CCNA) certification

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Communications Engineer, you'll be at the heart of delivering cutting‑edge military satellite communication solutions for maritime platforms. This is your chance to work on the UK MOD's modernised satellite network, supporting national security and global defence operations. Your expertise will help ensure mission‑critical systems remain secure, reliable, and future‑ready – making a real difference to the safety of our armed forces and the resilience of our nation.

Responsibilities

• Installing and configuring IP networks and RF equipment on surface and sub‑surface maritime platforms
• Responding to network incidents and providing third‑line support for maritime customers
• Testing and commissioning new equipment and services to meet UK security standards
• Managing obsolescence and ensuring compliance with evolving security requirements
• Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver seamless communication solutions

Essential Experience

• Installation of network and RF equipment on maritime platforms
• Delivery of MILSATCOM solutions to maritime environments
• Strong knowledge of IP network architectures
• Background in telecommunications or satellite communications
• Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle and serial communication services

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering discipline
• Cisco Professional (CCNA) certification preferred, or demonstrable experience at this level

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This window opens February through to March annually.
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Location

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days onsite and days working from home depending on business requirements. The candidate can be based from Corsham, Devonport, Bristol or Plymouth.