COMPLETE Field Service Engineer - Stevenage

Job Description:

Field Service Engineer

Please note: this role will initially be on an Airbus UK permanent contract but will transfer over to Babcock International effective from 1 March 2024. More information will be provided to you during the screening process. 

LOCATION: This role can be based from any of the following 3 sites: Stevenage, Portsmouth or Corsham (Chippenham) – Open to other locations moving forward as long flexibility to travel is available

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK Security Clearance at the highest level - DV

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU 

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, pension enhancements up to 8%, car leasing / hiring scheme, discounted shopping and much more

• Work / Life Balance: Ability to accrue days in toil and additional annual leave

• Personal Development

• Family and Caregiving

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (&anchor=ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

We are looking for a Field Service Engineer to join a welcoming team of 10, servicing and fixing communications equipment aboard ships. You will be usually working on UK docked ships, however you will occasionally be required abroad and working on a ship at sea.

The team provides 24/7/365 telephone and worldwide field support – so flexibility within the role is key.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• To provide on/off site Field Engineering support, at short notice, to all of the Maritime / Remote Terminals which are under our contract
• There is a requirement for the Field Service Engineer to travel to customer sites around the world - Condo training will be provided
• Supervision of sub-contract staff on installation work
• System fault finding, system testing and commissioning on subjects from data to RF including IP/TCIP techniques, Voice over IP function, data router switches, Coax switches, multiplexers, data exchanges, Passport switch and lower level crypto
• Provide out of working hours telephone support
• In territory field support

ABOUT YOU

• Experience in a Military Field Service and support environment
• Experience of Satellite Communications - Technical knowledge of satellite ground stations and satellite terminal systems
• RF and Baseband knowledge
• Modem Functions and techniques
• HND in Electronics or Communications Engineering (or equivalent)
• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Qualified
• Extensive experience of test and repair activities within a complex military environment or equivalent in the following engineering disciplines:-

• RF Systems (Ka, X Band)
• IT and Network Engineering
• Baseband Systems (IP and ATM)
• Full and clean UK Driving Licence

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. 

Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Customer Eng.&Technical Support&Services

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