Field Service Engineer - Satellite Systems

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support mission-critical satellite communications equipment. This dynamic role involves international travel and working with cutting-edge technology, providing a chance to contribute to high-performance service delivery.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual Bonus

25 Days Holiday

Company-Matched Pension

Free On-Site Parking

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in electronics, IT, or communications.
• Relevant field service or engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform service, repair, testing, and commissioning of satellite communication systems.
• Conduct installations and liaise with customers for deployments.
• Prepare tools and submit technical reports.

Skills

Technical Aptitude

Problem-Solving

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for problem-solving and a strong background in satellite communications or IT systems? We’re looking for a Field Service Engineer to join a growing technical team supporting mission-critical communications equipment across the maritime and government sectors.

This is a dynamic role offering international travel, the chance to work with cutting-edge communications technology, and the opportunity to contribute to high-performance service delivery for prestigious clients.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform service, repair, testing, and commissioning of satellite communication and data systems.
2. Conduct standard and custom system installations in the field.
3. Liaise with customers in advance of deployments to ensure readiness.
4. Prepare and mobilise tools, test equipment, and materials, sometimes at short notice.
5. Submit accurate technical reports and service documentation following each task.
6. Provide datacoms and satcom hardware support for the workshop when required.
7. Conduct GMDSS surveys as part of maritime service requirements.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong technical aptitude with a background in electronics, IT, or communications.
• Relevant field service or engineering experience, preferably in maritime, satcom, or data systems.
• Clean UK driving licence.
• GMDSS and GOC certifications.
• Offshore survival certifications (BOSIET & OLF) desirable.
• Ability to travel regularly, often at short notice.
• Must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC or DV level).

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Annual bonus (company and individual performance based).
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company-matched pension up to 7.5%.
• Free on-site parking.
• Career growth within a financially stable and globally expanding organisation.

If you're ready to take your engineering skills out into the field and support world-class satellite and IT systems, apply today and help deliver mission-critical connectivity when and where it matters most.

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