Naval Communications Field Engineer – Global Deployments

Leonardo UK Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor is seeking a Naval Communications Support Engineer for their Southampton location. The role involves supporting product development, in-service support, and conducting customer field support both in the UK and abroad. Ideal candidates will have experience with Naval Communications systems and hold an HNC or equivalent. The position requires physical fitness for field service tasks and entails travel to various locations, including military settings as needed. A strong understanding of engineering principles is essential.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

up to 12 days flex leave

Qualifications

• Experience managing performance and budgets.
• Physically fit to work at sea.
• Clear documentation skills complying with company standards.

Responsibilities

• Support product development and in-service support.
• Conduct field support at customer locations.
• Manage and generate budgets, risks, and reports.

Skills

Naval Communications systems

Operator experience in warships or submarines

System networking technology

RF bearing equipment

Cryptography

Message handling systems

Diagnostics and rectification

Technical documentation

Education

HNC or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

A leading defence contractor is seeking a Naval Communications Support Engineer for their Southampton location. The role involves supporting product development, in-service support, and conducting customer field support both in the UK and abroad. Ideal candidates will have experience with Naval Communications systems and hold an HNC or equivalent. The position requires physical fitness for field service tasks and entails travel to various locations, including military settings as needed. A strong understanding of engineering principles is essential.