Field Services Engineer

Affinity Talent Partners; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm at the forefront of communications technology is seeking a skilled Field Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to work on secure communications systems for military and commercial clients, primarily on naval platforms. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of telecommunications systems. With a focus on fault-finding and system maintenance, this position allows for significant autonomy and travel, providing a dynamic work environment. Join a leading player in the Defence sector and contribute to cutting-edge projects while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• Experience with telecommunications and IT systems, preferably with a military background.
• Strong analytical and technical skills with emphasis on fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance, and defect rectification of Integrated Communications Systems.
• Working independently with high autonomy, traveling to customer sites.

Skills

Fault-finding TCP/IP Server Based Systems

RF Electronics

Installation of Communication Systems

System Test Strategy Development

Analytical Skills

Job description

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Field Engineer - Communications/Networking - Defence

Our client is one of the world leaders working at the forefront of next generation communications technology in various sectors including Telecommunications, Aerospace & Defence and Critical Infrastructure.

As their business continues to grow in the UK Aerospace & Defence market, they are looking for an experienced Field Engineer with knowledge of Telecommunications and IT systems. Preferably with a military background, but not essential.

Working on secure communications systems for military and commercial customers, primarily supporting naval platforms.

Working independently with a high degree of autonomy, travelling to customer sites including Naval vessels within the UK and overseas.

Installation, maintenance and defect rectification of the full range of Integrated Communications Systems.

The right candidate must have a strong analytical and technical skills with an emphasis on fault finding.

The client will provide in-depth product training via internal product training programmes as well as on-site with Senior Engineers.

The Field Engineer role reports to the head of the UK Projects and Solutions group; there are opportunities to grow within the company by working towards becoming the Lead Engineer responsible for several projects, or other disciplines such as Project Management or Engineering Management.

Because the role involves travel, and their customers are in the Defence Industry you must hold a Full UK driving license and be eligible for UK SC and possibly DV level Clearance.

Additional required skills/experience

• Sound understanding of fault-finding TCP/IP Server Based Systems/Networks
• Ideally able to demonstrate a good working-level knowledge of RF electronics, ideally within a Military HF/VHF/UHF environment.
• Install, maintain and repair legacy/delivered communication systems.
• Ideally experienced in creating system test strategy development and validation, verification, and test plan documentation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Information Technology, and Project Management

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing, Telecommunications, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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