Onsite Satellite Operations Lead - 24/7 Critical Comms

Babcock International; Hollywater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Digital GP access

Employee share scheme

Volunteer days

Flexible working

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Satellite Operations Supervisor for the Oakhanger site in Hampshire. This leadership role manages a 24/7 satellite operations team, ensuring reliability and high availability of critical military communications systems.

You will supervise technical responses, coordinate problem solving, and uphold safety and operational standards in a high‑hazard environment. Expect opportunities for growth within a defence engineering career at Babcock.

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or relevant experience.
• CompTIA Network+ or relevant experience.
• Proven experience maintaining satellite communications equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate problem reporting and 1st/2nd line rectification for Network Operations.
• Monitor and control communications systems to maintain integrity.
• Diagnose and resolve system alarms and anomalies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure delivery of satellite services and safe working practices.
• Support 24/7 Operational team with resourcing and performance management.

Skills

Satellite comms

Fault diagnosis

Safety procedures

Organisational skills

Education

HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

CompTIA Network+

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Satellite Operations Supervisor for the Oakhanger site in Hampshire. This leadership role manages a 24/7 satellite operations team, ensuring reliability and high availability of critical military communications systems.

You will supervise technical responses, coordinate problem solving, and uphold safety and operational standards in a high‑hazard environment. Expect opportunities for growth within a defence engineering career at Babcock.