Entry Level Systems Engineer

Babcock International; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking an Entry Level Systems Engineer to join their team at SGS Colerne. This role offers hands-on experience in maintaining critical satellite systems, structured training over 18 months, and development support. Candidates should have GCSEs in Maths, English, and a science subject along with basic technical knowledge. Great benefits package including generous holiday allowance and a matched contribution pension scheme is offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP and health checks

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Special paid leave for Reservists

Volunteering leave

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good foundation in technical knowledge within the systems engineering field.
• Experience with communication equipment maintenance.
• Ability to follow health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance of satellite systems.
• Diagnose faults and resolve issues.
• Record maintenance activities accurately.

Skills

Technical knowledge in systems engineering

Maintaining and diagnosing faults in communication equipment

Familiarity with safety procedures

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong organisational skills

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Maths, English, science

Job description

Overview

As an Entry Level Systems Engineer, you'll be joining our team at a pivotal moment in the Skynet programme supporting the replenishment of infrastructure that underpins secure satellite communications for defence. You'll be part of a team that ensures the operational integrity of critical systems, contributing to national security and global defence missions. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your engineering career in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. You'll gain hands-on experience, receive structured training over 18 months, and work alongside experienced professionals who will support your development every step of the way.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day you'll be completing routine and scheduled maintenance of satellite systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Reacting to system alarms and anomalies, diagnosing faults, and resolving issues to maintain operational capability.
• Assisting with fault reports and accurately recording maintenance activities.
• Following health and safety and radiation policies to ensure safe working practices.
• Supporting both first-line and second-line maintenance tasks within the Skynet network.
• The role is based onsite at SGS Colerne, and the set working times are Monday to Friday, totalling 37 hours per week.

Essential experience

• A good foundation in technical knowledge within the systems engineering field.
• Experience maintaining and diagnosing faults in communication equipment.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and working safely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent at Grade C or above in Maths, English, and a science-based subject.

Security

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as an Entry Level Systems Engineer at SGS Colerne, near Chippenham, Wiltshire.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

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.

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