Location: Corsham, GB, SN13 9NP
Role: Network Engineer – Full time / Permanent – at Babcock (Hawthorn site, near Corsham, Wiltshire).
The Role
As a Network Engineer, you’ll be a key member of our Network Operations team, supporting the contract to manage and operate Skynet, the UK Ministry of Defence’s military satellite communications system and its associated ground stations. On a day‑to‑day basis, you’ll set up, maintain and troubleshoot the network infrastructure that underpins the Skynet Satellite System, ensuring secure and reliable communications for defence operations.
* Produce detailed reports to validate network status and communicate findings to customers.
* Collaborate with other Babcock teams on testing and repair activities to maintain system integrity.
* Respond to customer queries and provide support with satellite acquisition processes.
* Configure, maintain, and resolve faults within network systems supporting the Skynet Satellite System.
* Conduct regular health checks on network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Working hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a 1‑week rotation on call rota once fully settled.
Essential Experience
* Working knowledge of digital broadcast technologies and how they integrate with network infrastructure.
* Familiarity with satellite communications systems and their operational requirements is advantageous.
* Hands‑on experience in configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting network systems.
* Strong understanding of IP switching and routing, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
* Background in telecommunications, digital broadcasting and/or defence/military environments.
Qualifications
* Proactive mindset and strong willingness to learn and grow within a technically complex environment, backed by practical experience in network engineering.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance.
What We Offer
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
* ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year to undertake volunteering work with a chosen organisation or registered charity
* Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
* Holiday Trading allows employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave from their entitlement (February‑March each year)
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Closing Date: 24/11/2025
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