Network Engineer (SATCOMS)
Posted Today by Expleo Group
Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Corsham, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Network Engineer plays a crucial role in supporting a secure Satellite Communications Network within a defence and marine environment. This position involves both planned and reactive maintenance to ensure reliable satellite and communications services. The successful candidate will collaborate with operational support teams and stakeholders to address complex engineering challenges while promoting continuous improvement. The role requires full-time onsite work across Bristol, Chippenham, and Corsham locations, with eligibility for UK Security Clearance to SC level.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out routine and scheduled maintenance in accordance with work orders, maintenance plans, and technical documentation.
- Lead or support reactive maintenance activities in response to system faults and service incidents.
- Identify, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve system alarms, faults, and anomalies.
- Produce detailed fault reports and ensure accurate recording of all maintenance activities.
- Work closely with engineering, operations, and customer stakeholders to maintain service availability.
Key Skills:
- NVQ Level 3 or above in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Ability to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance.
- Technical background in electronics, engineering, networking, telecommunications, or a related discipline.
- Experience maintaining, repairing, or fault-finding on communications or network equipment.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
- Understanding and practical experience of maintaining high-power RF (Radio Frequency) transmission and antenna systems.
- Comfortable working with cabling, antennas, and hands-on technical troubleshooting.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Corsham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
The Network Engineer is a key member of the escalation team supporting a secure Satellite Communications Network within a defence and marine environment. The role involves both planned and reactive maintenance activities to ensure the reliable delivery of satellite and communications services. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with operational support teams and stakeholders, contributing technical expertise to resolve complex engineering challenges while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The work will be based onsite full time between Bristol, Chippenham and Corsham office locations and will require all candidates applying to be eligible for UK Security Clearance to SC level (UK Eyes Only).
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine and scheduled maintenance in accordance with work orders, maintenance plans, and technical documentation.
- Lead or support reactive maintenance activities in response to system faults and service incidents.
- Identify, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve system alarms, faults, and anomalies.
- Produce detailed fault reports and ensure accurate recording of all maintenance activities.
- Work closely with engineering, operations, and customer stakeholders to maintain service availability.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 or above in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Ability to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance.
Essential Skills
Essential experience of the Network Engineer:
- Technical background in electronics, engineering, networking, telecommunications, or a related discipline.
- Experience maintaining, repairing, or fault-finding on communications or network equipment.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
- Understanding and practical experience of maintaining high-power RF (Radio Frequency) transmission and antenna systems.
- Comfortable working with cabling, antennas, and hands-on technical troubleshooting.