Satellite Communications Engineer — Secure Network Ops (Flexible)

weServed; Colerne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Employee share scheme

Flexible working options

Job summary

Babcock is hiring a Satellite Communications Engineer for an on-site role in Colerne, near Chippenham, Wiltshire. You will join the Mission Technologies team to maintain secure satellite communications critical to national security.

As part of the escalation team, you will diagnose faults, perform maintenance, and coordinate with support teams to ensure service continuity. Security clearance (SC) is required for this UK national role.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or above in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or relevant experience.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Experience fixing and maintaining communications or network equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electronics engineering

Network maintenance

RF transmission

Antenna systems

Troubleshooting

Education

NVQ Level 3+ Electrical/Electronic Engineering

UK driving licence

Job description

Babcock is hiring a Satellite Communications Engineer for an on-site role in Colerne, near Chippenham, Wiltshire. You will join the Mission Technologies team to maintain secure satellite communications critical to national security.

As part of the escalation team, you will diagnose faults, perform maintenance, and coordinate with support teams to ensure service continuity. Security clearance (SC) is required for this UK national role.