Communications Engineer

Are you a former Royal Navy Communications and Information Systems Specialist (CIS) looking to bring your expertise ashore? I am seeking a skilled Communications Engineer to join a leading Defence business supporting one of the UK's most advanced submarine programmes. This is a unique opportunity to apply your operational experience in a highly technical engineering environment, playing a key role in delivering mission‑critical external communications capability.

This role would particularly suit someone with a Royal Navy CIS background who understands the operational importance of secure, resilient communications at sea and is ready to contribute to their development, integration, and acceptance within a complex engineering programme.

• Lead the maturation of the submarine's external communications subsystem, progressing it from build through to test and commissioning phases.
• Plan and execute onboard test and trial activities to validate system performance and compliance.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractor site visits for testing activities, including submission of security documentation, delivery of health and safety briefings, and oversight of onboard operations.
• Investigate defects and non‑conformities arising during installation or testing, driving issues through to full resolution.
• Provide specialist technical expertise to support the development and functional design of external communications systems.
• Define system architecture, components, interfaces, and data requirements to enable development and production of subsystem elements.
• Interpret contractual and performance requirements for external communications systems, supporting the definition of acceptance criteria and associated verification events across design, build, integration, installation, and commissioning stages.

• Proven experience in Field Engineering or Construction Engineering within a test and commissioning environment, including participation in test and trial events.
• Subject matter expertise in communications systems.
• Demonstrated experience in fault‑finding and root cause analysis.
• Strong electrical and/or electronic engineering background.

• HNC, HND, or Degree qualification in an electrical or electronic engineering discipline.

• Work on a nationally significant defence programme at the forefront of submarine capability.
• Transition your Royal Navy experience into a long‑term engineering career.
• Be part of a collaborative team delivering complex, high‑integrity systems in a secure environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

The role is based fully onsite in Barrow‑in‑Furness and you MUST be eligible for SC Clearance to be considered.

The salary is £50,000 to £60,000 plus an excellent benefits package.

Job Title:

Communications Engineer

Company: JAM Recruitment Ltd

Location:

Carlisle, Cumbria

Posted:
Feb 19th 2026

Closes:
Mar 22nd 2026

Sector:
Military, Emergency & Government

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time