Senior Field Service Engineer

Job Description

Senior Field Service Engineer (Configuration / Integration)RF / UHF / LF / VLF / SHF / VHFBristolDSTSF31105About the roleDefence Systems Technology - Mission Systems is a Business Unit that is looking to increase its revenue substantially over the next 5 years. In particular, Complex Assets, Air Defence and Missiles (AD&M) is looking to grow substantially to meet this business strategy. The opportunities pipeline is showing that there is a need to recruit Senior Field Engineers to meet current and future demand.What do I need to do the roleThe role will require a self-starter, who is able to work both autonomously and as part of a team and in some instances leading the team.The Senior Field Engineer will provide engineering expertise in the areas of installation, commissioning, trials, calibrations for the assigned project and will be responsible for undertaking all the annual and routine engineering tasks within the assigned projects.What else do I need to know• Significant experience as an external communications Senior Field Service Engineer• Configuration of network components• UHF / RF / LF / VLF / SHF / VHF or similar• Trials / Factory acceptance• IP / TCP IP / OSI• Interface / Integrate equipment• Legacy interfaces / Conversion• Trial documentation• Test cases / test scenarios• Risk assessment / Method statements• Cisco configuration (Desirable, not essential)• Diagnostic ability to fault find in network type systems• Preparing and presenting the installation, setting to work and acceptance of systems to an Accepting Authority, inclusive of trial documentation from Test Plans through to Test Reports.• Experience in providing training to system maintainers. Qualifications• Technically qualified to a degree or HNC level in their discipline (Electrical / Electronic / Engineering)GradeBabcock offers a supportive environment including: enhanced employment terms and conditions, money purchase pension scheme with life assurance, share ownership scheme, occupational health services, flexible working hours (only non-industrials), career opportunities and specialist advice and guidance from our Learning & Development teams. Additional benefits may also apply for Management posts.Company InformationThis role is within the Marine Sector of Babcock International Group. The Marine Sector delivers a wide array of complex through-life marine engineering services. Ranging from UK and international naval fleet support, commercial marine, engineering consultancy, weapons handling, equipment support, intelligence, cyber security and training delivered through unique owned and managed infrastructure to defence and civil customers across the globe.Babcock International Group is committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment.We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. 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