SCOF Systems Engineer

Airbus Defence and Space; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Personal development plan

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm is seeking an RF Systems Engineer to join their Spacecraft Control and Operations Facility in Portsmouth. The role involves maintaining communication systems, providing field engineering service, and ensuring the integrity of the design and installation. Applicants must have in-depth knowledge of telecommunications, at least 5 years' experience, and be willing to obtain UK Developed Vetting clearance. The position comes with a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, including hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• In depth knowledge of telecommunications and data networks.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a relevant role.
• Willingness to acquire UK Developed Vetting security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call support for investigating system faults.
• Maintain accurate drawings of the SCOF installation.
• Liaise with maintenance staff on equipment issues.
• Identify opportunities for system upgrades.

Skills

Telecommunications knowledge

RF transmission expertise

Field Support Engineering experience

Understanding of secure systems

Job description

Overview

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain UK Eyes Only SC/DV Security Clearance via the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) process.

LOCATION: Portsmouth or Chippenham (with some hybrid working available subject to our Hybrid Working Policy)

TYPE: Full time

What’s In It For You

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Role Description

We are seeking a RF Systems Engineer to join our Spacecraft Control and Operations Facility (SCOF) in Hawthorn. The SCOF Engineers are responsible to the SCOF Engineering Manager for maintaining the operational state of the SCOF ground segment equipment, including SCOF baseband, TT&C modems, ranging system and S-Band RF systems and associated communications systems.

How You Will Contribute To The Team

• Provide Field Engineering service and on-call support (Third Line) in the investigation of SCOF system faults or performance failures. This may involve technical liaison with equipment suppliers and Fourth Line support organisations
• Maintain up to date drawings of the SCOF installation and configuration, in accordance with the configuration control process
• Reflect changes to the SCC computer hardware configuration, which have been notified by Management of SCC Software
• Liaison with maintenance staff on all maintenance issues relating to the SCOF ground segment equipment, to identify potential problems such as recurring faults or indications of wear-out
• Identify opportunities for upgrade and enhancements to the system and develop engineering plans for the implement of such enhancements or upgrades in conjunction with the System Design Authority
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the ranging system
• Provide specialist technical advice to the SCOF System Engineer

About You

• MUST be willing/able to acquire UK Developed Vetting (DV)
• In depth knowledge and expertise of telecommunications, data networks, RF transmission and satcoms systems
• At least 5 years’ experience in a Field Support Engineering role supporting mission or business critical communications systems
• Understanding of work practices and procedures associated with secure systems, cryptographics systems and TEMPEST principles

Support and Other Information

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AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Permanent • Professional • Engineering Services Sub-contracting

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