Marine Satcom Service Engineer: Install & Support

AST Networks; Norwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AST Networks in the United Kingdom seeks a Technical Service Engineer to support marine satellite systems, including GMDSS, VSAT, and on-board communications. You will join the Service Engineering Team delivering servicing, installation, and commissioning.

You will travel worldwide to support vessels and installations, perform surveys and tests, and provide detailed service reports with a focus on safety and data handling.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or equivalent in Marine and/or Electronics Engineering.
• Ability to read technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Offshore medical assessment ability.
• Full UK Driving Licence and valid Passport with UK work clearance.
• Sound knowledge of marine industry and GDPR-compliant data handling.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site surveys, installations, commissioning, fault-finding, repairs, and inspections on board vessels.
• Test and prepare equipment before and after installation.
• Perform compliance testing and handover to customers.
• Monitor systems (1st/2nd tier) and support trials.
• Produce timely service reports and manage incidents.
• Travel worldwide to support vessels and installations.

Skills

Problem solving

Effective communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Safety awareness

Education

Apprenticeship in Marine/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Reading electrical drawings

Wiring diagrams

IP networking basics

Job description

AST Networks in the United Kingdom seeks a Technical Service Engineer to support marine satellite systems, including GMDSS, VSAT, and on-board communications. You will join the Service Engineering Team delivering servicing, installation, and commissioning.

You will travel worldwide to support vessels and installations, perform surveys and tests, and provide detailed service reports with a focus on safety and data handling.