Satellite Communications Engineer
// Role Summary
As a Satellite Communications Engineer at Babcock, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and operating secure satellite communication networks essential for the UK's Armed Forces and national security. This full-time, permanent position in Colerne, near Chippenham, offers the opportunity to tackle complex engineering challenges and contribute to vital defence operations.
// Key Responsibilities
- Operate and support secure satellite communications vital for UK national security.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on satellite communication networks.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve system alarms and anomalies.
- Require a technical background with experience in RF transmission and antenna systems.
- Must be a sole UK national eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance.
// Role Specification
Satellite Communications Engineer
Join Babcock as a Satellite Communications Engineer in Colerne, near Chippenham, Wiltshire, and contribute to keeping the UK’s secure satellite communications operational. As part of our Mission Systems team, you will support the critical satellite communication networks relied upon by the UK's Armed Forces, directly impacting national security.
The Role
This integral role within the escalation team for the Satellite Communications Network involves undertaking both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. You will be instrumental in providing solutions to complex engineering problems, ensuring the continuous operation of vital communication systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete routine and scheduled maintenance according to work orders, maintenance schedules, and support documentation.
- Drive reactive maintenance activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Report, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve system alarms and anomalies.
- Produce comprehensive fault reports and meticulously record all maintenance activities.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders and operational support teams to guarantee the effective delivery of satellite and communication services.
This is a full-time, permanent position, 37 hours per week, based on-site at Colerne, with potential for flexible working arrangements.
Essential Experience:
- A solid technical background in electronics, engineering, networking, or a related field.
- Proven experience in fixing and maintaining communications or network equipment.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively, with capacity for autonomous working.
- Understanding and practical experience in maintaining high-power RF (Radio Frequency) transmission and antenna systems.
- Proficiency in working with cables, antennas, and performing technical fault-finding.
Qualifications:
- NVQ Level 3 or above in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or relevant equivalent experience.
- A full UK driving licence.
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Applicants must be a Sole UK national.
Please note that many positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Your eligibility may be influenced by your nationality, place of birth, citizenship, and residency history. Further details can be found on the GOV.UK website regarding United Kingdom Security Vetting.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary + Benefits.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
- Access to Aviva DigiCare+ for Digital GP, annual health checks, and nutritional consultations.
- Employee share scheme.
- Employee shopping savings portal.
- Payment of Professional Fees.
- 10-days special paid leave for Reservists in the armed forces.
- Holiday Trading: option to buy or sell annual leave.
- 'Be Kind Day': one paid day per year for volunteering.
- Flexible working options to support work-life integration.
- A dynamic and purpose-driven working environment.
Babcock is a global FTSE 100 organisation committed to making a difference. We offer meaningful careers that contribute to national security and public infrastructure, fostering a culture of 'lifetime engineering' with respect for work-life balance.
We are a disability confident committed employer and welcome applications from all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or selection process, please contact [email protected] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We are happy to discuss flexible working patterns at interview.
Closing date: 18/06/2026
Role ID: SF72258