Engineering Team Lead, Satellite Communications

weServed; Hollywater; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension and life assurance

Annual health check and DigiCare+

Employee share scheme

Discount shopping portal

Professional fees covered

10 days paid leave for Reservists

Holiday trading facility

Be Kind Day volunteering leave

Flexible working options

Job summary

Babcock is seeking an Engineering Team Lead in Oakhanger, Hampshire, to oversee the Installation and Maintenance Team for a critical Military Satellite Communications contract. You will guide maintenance of satellite ground station infrastructure and direct a skilled technical team to ensure reliable, round-the-clock service.

The role requires leadership in systems engineering, RF and network disciplines, with a focus on safety and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering within network/RF communications.
• Proven fault diagnosis and maintenance of satellite comms equipment.
• Proficient with safety procedures and MS Office software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all problem reporting activities and 2nd line rectification tasks for Network Operations.
• Monitor and control communications systems to ensure operational integrity.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver satellite services across current and future solutions.
• Follow safety policies and ensure maintenance activities meet work criteria and approvals.
• Verify all planned maintenance has the appropriate approvals before starting work.

Skills

Systems engineering

Network & RF comms

Fault diagnosis

Safety procedures

Microsoft Office

Education

HNC or above in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Job description

Babcock is seeking an Engineering Team Lead in Oakhanger, Hampshire, to oversee the Installation and Maintenance Team for a critical Military Satellite Communications contract. You will guide maintenance of satellite ground station infrastructure and direct a skilled technical team to ensure reliable, round-the-clock service.

The role requires leadership in systems engineering, RF and network disciplines, with a focus on safety and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.