Senior Communications Engineer

Ministry of Defence; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in the UK is seeking a Communications Engineer to lead Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM) assessments. You will analyze data, prepare reports, and support projects, engaging closely with MOD customers and partners. The ideal candidate needs to possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to convey complex data clearly. This position is crucial for enhancing security and compliance within Defence assets.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills for customer-facing roles.
• Ability to explain complex technical data clearly.
• Experience with Technical Surveillance Counter Measures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Technical Surveillance Counter Measures assessments.
• Scope and plan tasks effectively.
• Complete and deliver task reports.

Job description

Overview

Our Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM) team is part of the Defence Electromagnetic Authority (DEMA) Team, who deliver crucial Defence enterprise-wide services to enable military capability to use the electromagnetic spectrum globally.

As a Communications Engineer, working in our TSCM team, you’ll lead TSCM assessments. These assessments are technical and physical counter surveillance assessments, using highly sophisticated equipment, for the detection of concealed devices and identification of security vulnerabilities within offices, building infrastructure, furniture and office equipment, reducing the MOD’s exposure to eavesdropping and information exploitation.

Using a range of test equipment, you’ll conduct assurance on various Defence assets, analysing the data collected, to produce reports for customers, advising them of their level of compliance against legislation and suggesting any remedial actions, where appropriate.

In addition to carrying out inspections on MOD assets and assisting with detailed reports, you’ll support a range of projects, such as capability research, development and testing.

This is a customer-facing role, working closely with our MOD customers and partners across government, so you’ll need good interpersonal skills and the ability to explain complex technical data in a clear way.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM) Assessments of areas as directed.
• Scoping and planning, to ensure tasks are conducted effectively.
• Completion and delivery of task reports, identifying activities undertaken.
• Manage the equipment holdings of the section, ensuring they are working correctly, calibrated, packed and ready to deploy on trial at short notice.
• Testing military facilities using a range of electronic test equipment.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to MOD and Government customers.
• Interact with industry, international experts and policy teams, to keep abreast of technical and policy changes.