Senior Communications Systems Integration Technologist
Clearance Level
SC
Salary Range
£80,458 - 98,337
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
onsite
// Role Summary
Lead the integration and testing of complex communications systems for critical defence assets. Join an international company committed to national security and a supportive work environment.
// Key Responsibilities
- Lead integration, testing, and handover of communications systems.
- Integrate and test secure and non-secure radio communications.
- Configure and validate TCP/IP networks and physical infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot and commission submarine communications systems.
- Produce high-quality technical documentation and mentor junior staff.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex solutions.
// Role Specification
About the Role
Babcock is seeking a Senior Communications Systems Integration Technologist to play a crucial role in supporting national security. In a world facing numerous threats, the importance of reliable defence capabilities has never been greater. This permanent position in Victoria, BC, offers the opportunity to contribute to Canada's critical services and assets.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead the assembly, modification, integration, testing, acceptance, and handover of communications systems equipment racks.
- Execute functional testing and acceptance activities for Government-Supplied Material (GSM) communications equipment.
- Integrate and test secure and non-secure radio communications systems and architectures.
- Configure and validate physical TCP/IP networks, including fibre-optic and Ethernet infrastructure.
- Commission, troubleshoot, and diagnose submarine communications systems.
- Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, procedures, and test reports.
- Mentor junior technologists and provide day-to-day technical guidance.
- Collaborate across engineering and production disciplines to deliver integrated technical solutions.
- Assess the impact of system and architecture changes on submarine communications capability.
- Lead the technical execution of engineering changes affecting the Victoria-class External Communications System.
- Use sound technical judgment to solve complex integration and test problems.
What You Bring
- A post-secondary diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Communications, or Systems Engineering Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Registration as an Applied Science Technologist (AScT) or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) in British Columbia, or eligibility to complete such registration within 12 months of commencing employment.
- 8+ years of experience in communications systems rack build, modification, integration, and test activities.
- 3+ years of experience applying system requirements to the design, integration, or development of technical solutions.
- Demonstrated success working in a multidisciplinary engineering and production environment.
- Experience with secure and non-secure communications architectures.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, network topology, and physical communications infrastructure; CCNA or equivalent is an asset.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity measures; CompTIA Security+ certification would be an asset.
- Familiarity with, or certification to, IPC J-STD-001 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards would be an asset.
- Eligibility for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance.