Senior Communications Engineer

As a Senior Communications Engineer at Babcock, you will be at the heart of delivering cutting-edge military satellite communication solutions for maritime platforms, working on the UK MOD's modernised satellite network, and ensuring mission-critical systems remain secure, reliable, and future-ready. The role involves testing and commissioning new equipment, managing obsolescence, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and providing third-line support for maritime customers. This is a full-time role with hybrid working arrangements, and the candidate can be based from Corsham, Bristol, or Plymouth.

Requirements

• Background in telecommunications or satellite communications
• Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle and serial communication services
• Installation of network and RF equipment on maritime platforms
• Delivery of MILSATCOM solutions to maritime environments
• Strong knowledge of IP network architectures
• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering discipline
• Cisco Professional (CCNA) certification preferred, or demonstrable experience at this level
• Security Clearance: Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity