Mission-Critical Satellite Communications Engineer

Babcock International; Swindon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with life assurance

Digital GP & Aviva DigiCare+

Employee share scheme

Holiday trading

Be Kind Day

Flexible working

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Satellite Communications Engineer for our on-site Colerne operations. You will join the escalation team to carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, ensuring secure satellite communications for UK Armed Forces.

The role requires a technical background in electronics or networking, experience with RF systems, and the ability to work autonomously with strong organisational skills. Full UK driving licence and SC clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Technical background in electronics, engineering, networking or similar.
• Experience fixing and maintaining communications or network equipment.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Understanding and experience with high‑power RF transmission and antenna systems.
• Comfortable with cables, antennas and fault‑finding.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance per work orders and schedules.
• Drive reactive maintenance and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Report, diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve system alarms and anomalies.
• Produce fault reports and record all maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure delivery of satellite and communication services.

Skills

Electrical/Electronic engineering

Maintenance & repair

RF knowledge

Cable & antenna handling

Autonomous work

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Satellite Communications Engineer for our on-site Colerne operations. You will join the escalation team to carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, ensuring secure satellite communications for UK Armed Forces.

The role requires a technical background in electronics or networking, experience with RF systems, and the ability to work autonomously with strong organisational skills. Full UK driving licence and SC clearance are required.