Job Title: Network Engineer
Location: Corsham, Wiltshire + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Network Engineer at our Hawthorn site, near Corsham, Wiltshire.
The Role
As a Network Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. As a key member of our Network Operations team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the contract to manage and operate Skynet, the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) military satellite communications system and its associated ground stations.
On a day-to-day basis, you’ll be responsible for setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting network infrastructure that underpins the Skynet Satellite System, ensuring secure and reliable communications for defence operations.
1. Configure, maintain, and resolve faults within network systems supporting the Skynet Satellite System.
2. Conduct regular health checks on network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
3. Respond to customer queries and provide support with satellite acquisition processes.
4. Collaborate with other Babcock teams on testing and repair activities to maintain system integrity.
5. Produce detailed reports to validate network status and communicate findings to customers.
This role is full time, 37 hours per week working Monday to Friday. Once confident in role, you will join a 1 week in 3 on-call rota.
Essential Experience of the Network Engineer
6. Hands-on experience in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network systems.
7. Strong understanding of IP switching and routing, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
8. A background in telecommunications, digital broadcasting and/or defence/military environments.
9. Familiarity with satellite communications systems and their operational requirements would be advantageous
10. Working knowledge of digital broadcast technologies and how they integrate with network infrastructure.
Qualifications for the Network Engineer
11. You’ll bring a proactive mindset and a strong willingness to learn and grow within a technically complex environment, backed by practical experience in network engineering including setup, maintenance, and fault resolution - even if you don’t hold formal qualifications.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at