Job Description:
1a. Vacancy Information
The Naval Communications Messaging and Support teams are looking for a Naval Communications Support Engineer to join them at Southampton. The team are looking for a driven individual capable of working independently as well as integrating into a close-knit team. The role would be split between Southampton and external platforms.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Support product development and in-service support
2. Integration, test and acceptance responsibilities
3. Design support including key documentation
4. Field support at customer locations (UK and abroad)
5. Remote support to deployed units
Key Experience and Skills:
6. Naval Communications systems, including external and internal comms
7. Operator or maintainer experience in warships or submarines
8. Familiarity with the following:System networking technologyRF bearing equipmentCryptographyMessage handling systems such as MPS2000Diagnostics and rectification of communications systemsTechnical documentation and report writing
9. Previous experience within a defence environment
Qualifications:
10. HNC or equivalent relevant experience
Additional Expectations:
11. Field service engineering work would often be expected to be off-site, requiring travel
12. A full driving licence
13. Due to the nature of our team, a full medical would be required for potential deployment to military platforms
In line with expectations working within a defence environment, the successful candidate would be expected to complete required security clearance prior to starting the role.
Annual leave/working arrangements
Annual leave of 25 days, 8 bank holidays and up to 12 days flex leave
37 hour standard working week