Network Engineer

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Corsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense services provider seeks a full-time Network Engineer to support the UK Ministry of Defence's military satellite communications system, ensuring secure network operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in network system maintenance, troubleshooting, and a strong understanding of IP protocols. This role offers various employee benefits including a matched pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Excellent development opportunities

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Qualifications

• Proactive mindset and eagerness to learn in a complex environment.
• Hands-on experience in network engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and operation of the Skynet satellite communications system.
• Configure, maintain, and resolve network faults.
• Produce reports on network status.

Skills

Digital broadcast technologies

Satellite communications systems

Network system configuration

IP switching and routing

Background in telecommunications

Job description

Location: Corsham, GB, SN13 9NP

Role: Network Engineer – Full time / Permanent – at Babcock (Hawthorn site, near Corsham, Wiltshire).

The Role

As a Network Engineer, you’ll be a key member of our Network Operations team, supporting the contract to manage and operate Skynet, the UK Ministry of Defence’s military satellite communications system and its associated ground stations. On a day‑to‑day basis, you’ll set up, maintain and troubleshoot the network infrastructure that underpins the Skynet Satellite System, ensuring secure and reliable communications for defence operations.

• Produce detailed reports to validate network status and communicate findings to customers.
• Collaborate with other Babcock teams on testing and repair activities to maintain system integrity.
• Respond to customer queries and provide support with satellite acquisition processes.
• Configure, maintain, and resolve faults within network systems supporting the Skynet Satellite System.
• Conduct regular health checks on network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Working hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a 1‑week rotation on call rota once fully settled.

Essential Experience

• Working knowledge of digital broadcast technologies and how they integrate with network infrastructure.
• Familiarity with satellite communications systems and their operational requirements is advantageous.
• Hands‑on experience in configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting network systems.
• Strong understanding of IP switching and routing, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
• Background in telecommunications, digital broadcasting and/or defence/military environments.

Qualifications

• Proactive mindset and strong willingness to learn and grow within a technically complex environment, backed by practical experience in network engineering.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance.

What We Offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year to undertake volunteering work with a chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Holiday Trading allows employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave from their entitlement (February‑March each year)

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Closing Date: 24/11/2025