Field Service Engineer - Satellite Systems

Bluestream People; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company seeks a skilled Field Service Engineer to support mission-critical satellite communication systems. This dynamic role involves national and international travel, working with cutting-edge technology, and delivering high-performance service for prestigious clients. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electronics or IT, relevant field experience, and the ability to travel at short notice. Join a financially stable organization that values career growth and offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Company-matched pension up to 7.5%

Free on-site parking

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude with experience in electronics or communications.
• Relevant field service experience, preferably in maritime or satellite systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform service, repair, and commissioning of satellite communication systems.
• Conduct installations and prepare tools and materials for deployments.

Skills

Electronics

IT Systems

Satellite Communications

Problem-Solving

Field Service Engineering

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Tools

Test Equipment

GMDSS Equipment

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 national and international travel, the chance to work with cutting-edge communications technology, and the opportunity to contribute to high-performance service delivery for prestigious clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform service, repair, testing, and commissioning of satellite communication and data systems.
• Conduct standard and custom system installations in the field.
• Liaise with customers in advance of deployments to ensure readiness.
• Prepare and mobilise tools, test equipment, and materials, sometimes at short notice.
• Submit accurate technical reports and service documentation following each task.
• Provide datacoms and satcom hardware support for the workshop when required.
• 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 preferred.
• 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.

Bluestream People are an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an as an Employment Business for temporary / contract recruitment