Systems Engineer - Defence

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the next generation of Voice Communication solutions within the Defence and national Security domain. In this role, you will be responsible for system build, integration, and commissioning, ensuring that solutions meet customer specifications. You will collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders and handle technical communications, troubleshooting, and training. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a mission-critical environment, contributing to innovative projects that enhance national security. If you have a passion for technology and a background in engineering, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in mission critical or military domain or relevant engineering degree.
• Familiarity with system installation tasks and engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• System build, integration, and commissioning for Defence customers.
• Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis in collaboration with development teams.

Skills

VoIP systems

Technical communication skills

Server and workstation build and configuration

System troubleshooting and fault diagnosis

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Communications Engineering

Tools

Linux (RHEL preferred)

Cisco IOS command line interface

Job description

Our rapidly expanding Defence client is currently in the market for a Systems Engineer to support a variety of UK-based customers with the next generation of Voice Communication solutions within the Defence and national Security domain.

Your Main Responsibilities

• System build, Integration, and Commissioning of On-Premise based solutions to our Defence customers.
• System configuration per customer requirements.
• Collaboration on design, implementation and delivery with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicating with customers about technical issues.
• System/Software troubleshooting and fault diagnosis/resolution - working with development teams to identify and resolve system issues.
• Inspecting and accepting products from sub suppliers and partners prior to implementation.
• Close coordination of tasks with local and international teams.
• Creating work instructions/work plans for use by projects.
• Assisting with technical responses when there is a bid in progress.
• Assisting with technical training and user configuration training, sharing knowledge of the solution with the customer enabling them to fulfill the potential of the solution.

Your Experience

• Engineering Delivery within a mission critical or military domain, or a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems, Electronics or Communications Engineering. (Essential)
• VoIP systems, including Telephony/Radio Integration (Essential)
• Good technical communication skills. (Essential)
• Recent experience of server and workstation build and configuration in a Linux (RHEL preferred) environment. (Essential)
• Familiarity with system installation tasks, including relevant electrical, electronics and mechanical engineering skills. (Essential)
• Defence/MOD domain experience, including a working knowledge of Defence standards (Def-Stans, JSPs, SCIDA etc.) (Desirable)
• Solid Project delivery experience within a fast-moving working environment. (Desirable)
• Requirements Engineering. (Desirable)
• Practical Cisco networking experience, including basic knowledge of the Cisco IOS command line interface. (Desirable)