Field Service Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence company in Southampton is seeking a Naval Communications Support Engineer. The successful candidate will provide crucial support for product development and have responsibilities for integration and field support at customer locations. Candidates should possess experience with naval communications systems and have a strong background in relevant technical fields. This position offers competitive benefits and the possibility for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous leave and up to 12 flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Free access to mental health support

Access to 4,000+ online courses

Financial rewards through referral programme

Flexible benefits spending allowance

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Naval Communications systems.
• Field service engineering capability with travel readiness.
• Experience with military platforms and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Support product development and in-service support.
• Handle Integration, test, and acceptance.
• Provide field support at customer locations in the UK and abroad.

Skills

Naval Communications systems, including external and internal comms

Operator or maintainer experience in warships or submarines

System networking technology

RF bearing equipment

Cryptography

Message handling systems such as MPS2000

Diagnostics and rectification of communications systems

Technical documentation and report writing

Previous experience within a defence environment

Education

HNC or equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Advanced MS OFFICE skills

Skills with MS Word

Good graphical skills using PowerPoint or Visio

Job description

Job Description

Delivering cutting edge technology and direct support to the front line, our Field Service Engineers are so much more. The Naval Communications Messaging and Support teams are looking for a Naval Communications Support Engineer to join us in Southampton. The team are looking for a driven individual capable of working independently as well as integrating into a close-knit team. The role would be split between Southampton and customer locations.

You will;

• Support product development and in-service support
• Have responsibility for Integration, test and acceptance
• Design support solutions including key documentation
• Provide field support at customer locations (UK and abroad)
• Remotely support deployed units

What you’ll bring

Key Experience and Skills

• Naval Communications systems, including external and internal comms
• Operator or maintainer experience in warships or submarines
• Familiarity with the following:
  • System networking technology
  • RF bearing equipment
  • Cryptography
  • Message handling systems such as MPS2000
  • Diagnostics and rectification of communications systems
  • Technical documentation and report writing
• Previous experience within a defence environment

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent relevant experience

Additional Expectations

• Field service engineering work would often be expected to be off-site, requiring travel
• A full driving licence
• Due to the nature of our team, a full medical would be required for potential deployment to military platforms
• Advanced MS OFFICE skills essential, MS Word skills with advanced knowledge of styles and formatting, paragraph numbing, creation of linked pdfs. Good graphical skills using PowerPoint or Visio.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company‑funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location

GB - Southampton

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Onsite