Job Title: Satellite Communications Engineer
Location: Either Bordon, Corsham or Bristol + Hybrid Working
Compensation: Highly Competitive + Attractive Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. Join us as a Satellite Communications Engineer within our Mission Systems business, based at either Bordon or Corsham.
The role
As a Satellite Communications Engineer, you’ll be involved in managing and modernising the UK MOD satellite network, Skynet. You will lead the upgrade of Radio Frequency (RF) and Intermediate Frequency (IF) Systems, designing system architecture, specifying system elements, overseeing procurement and installation, and supporting testing and commissioning.
Responsibilities include:
1. Designing RF and IF systems architecture
2. Specifying system components
3. Overseeing equipment purchase and installation
4. System testing and commissioning
5. Supporting new service design processes
6. Specifying, purchasing, and testing VSAT terminals
Essential experience
* Experience with a satellite network operator
* Knowledge of RF and IF architecture and best practices
* Experience with large satellite terminals (9m)
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent in a relevant Engineering discipline
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a UK national eligible for Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.
What we offer
* Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
* Employee share scheme
* Shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Paid leave for Reservists
* Holiday Trading
* ‘Be Kind Day’ volunteering leave
* Opportunity to work with innovative technology
* Development opportunities and benefits including wellbeing support
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