Technical Readiness Engineer — 24/7 Systems & Maintenance

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

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.