Systems Engineer

Jobtailor; Newquay; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a highly skilled technical operations specialist to oversee programs and facility equipment. The role emphasizes 24/7 watch support, system integrate and troubleshoot, and ensuring readiness across all subsystems.

Candidates should have TS/SCI clearance, a strong background in electronic maintenance, safety procedures, and experience with preventive and corrective maintenance. Base access and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience with bachelor's in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Background in Electronic Maintenance, Information Systems or Telecommunication disciplines
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance, configuration, and calibration
• Experience in safety procedures when working with electronic equipment
• Ability to identify and correct emergent problems involving technical and/or facility-related equipment
• Experience following quality assurance steps/checks
• Must be able to obtain/maintain base access credentials
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances
• Lifting and moving materials may be required

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and technical readiness of program and facility equipment
• Provide technical expertise in support of 24/7/365 watch-standing duties
• Manage program systems, equipment, and components
• Troubleshoot system outages and coordinate with agencies to maximize circuit readiness and minimize downtime
• Notify senior program personnel when anomalies or outages occur
• Qualify on all applicable equipment
• Maintain habitability of program spaces
• Conduct preventive maintenance
• Review and update Standard Operating Procedures as required
• Provide Critical Information Requirements to the chain of command
• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, supportability and effectiveness analyses
• Analyze total system products across concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
• Convert customer or product requirements into total systems solutions within technical, schedule and cost constraints
• Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies
• Provide technical expertise for installation, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of installed systems
• Serve as Power Control Station/Power Safety Officer and oversee routine and preventative maintenance
• Inform the chain of command of substantive changes to system configuration or capability
• Draft daily, monthly and weekly watch bills

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Electrical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

System troubleshooting

Calibration

Safety procedures

Watch-standing

Communication with chain of command

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Job description

• Manage day-to-day operations and technical readiness of program and facility equipment
• Provide technical expertise in support of 24/7/365 watch-standing duties
• Manage program systems, equipment, and components
• Troubleshoot system outages and coordinate with agencies to maximize circuit readiness and minimize downtime
• Notify senior program personnel when anomalies or outages occur
• Qualify on all applicable equipment
• Maintain habitability of program spaces
• Conduct preventive maintenance
• Review and update Standard Operating Procedures as required
• Provide Critical Information Requirements to the chain of command
• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, supportability and effectiveness analyses
• Analyze total system products across concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
• Convert customer or product requirements into total systems solutions within technical, schedule and cost constraints
• Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies
• Provide technical expertise for installation, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of installed systems
• Serve as Power Control Station/Power Safety Officer and oversee routine and preventative maintenance
• Inform the chain of command of substantive changes to system configuration or capability
• Draft daily, monthly and weekly watch bills

Requirements

• 2 years relevant experience with bachelor's in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Background in Electronic Maintenance, Information Systems or Telecommunication disciplines
• Experience with the management of electronic equipment for preventive and corrective maintenance, configuration, and calibration
• Experience in safety procedures when working with electronic equipment
• Ability to identify and correct emergent problems involving technical and/or facility-related equipment, systems, and components
• Experience following quality assurance steps/checks
• Must be able to obtain/maintain base access credentials
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances
• Lifting and moving materials may be required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing technical operations and equipment maintenance, ensuring system readiness and compliance with safety procedures. Proficient in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and technical planning within electronic and telecommunication systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Electronic Maintenance Management
• Preventive Maintenance
• Technical Planning and System Integration
• Safety Procedures for Electronic Equipment

Hard Skills

• System Troubleshooting
• Configuration Management
• Calibration of Electronic Equipment
• Functional Analysis
• Requirements Allocation
• Verification and Validation
• Cost and Risk Analysis
• Interface Definition Studies
• Watch-Bill Drafting
• Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

Soft Skills

• Problem Identification and Resolution
• Communication with Chain of Command

Industry Keywords

• Technical Readiness
• Facility Equipment Management
• Quality Assurance
• Watch-Standing Duties
• Power Control Station
• Power Safety Officer
• Emergent Problem Correction
• Habitability Maintenance
• Standard Operating Procedures
• U.S. Citizenship