Associate System Support Engineer

About Spirent Communications

Spirent is the leading global provider of automated test and assurance solutions for communications networks, cybersecurity, and positioning.

We provide innovative products, services, and managed solutions that address the test, assurance, and automation challenges of a new generation of technologies, including 5G, cloud, autonomous vehicles and beyond. From testing in the lab to testing in the real world, Spirent helps companies deliver on their promise to their customers of a new generation of connected devices and technologies.

Spirent is its people. When you join the Spirent team, you will join forces and work alongside some of the industry's most passionate subject matter experts. In an environment of innovation, you will find a place where you can grow, think, explore, create, and make change happen.

At Spirent, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to thriving in the ever-changing world of global technology. We embrace a culture where difference is valued and openness, mutual respect, collaboration, and fairness are considered fundamental. Spirent does not tolerate discrimination or offensive behaviour of any kind. We are committed to creating workplaces that genuinely reflect the diversity of the world we serve and an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work.

Your success is vital to our success, which is why we will support you to perform, grow, and contribute -- with the confidence to be yourself. And to support your personal wellbeing, we hope you will love our dedication to creating the right work and life balance experience!

Join Spirent and together let's shape tomorrow!

As a System Support Engineer, you will help to innovate and develop technology for our Simulator Products based on leading‑edge technology to drive the next generation of Spirent Communications products in the Positioning Technology Line of Business. Specifically, you will be required to support the smooth operation, integration, and continuous improvement of our systems, builds, and engineering processes.

In this role, you will work closely with Project Technical Leads and the Manufacturing team to carry out practical, hands‑on tasks across manufacturing support, system configuration, product validation and RF investigations. You will generate and maintain key artefacts such as calibration files, licences, interconnect drawings, and build documentation, ensuring that product quality remains high and issues are caught early.

• Honors degree in Electronic Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience from either internships, university projects, or early-career roles involving hardware, test equipment, RF concepts, or system integration.

• Interpersonal communication and analytical skills.
• Team player with a collaborative and positive approach.
• Able to communicate effectively across multi‑site teams and cross‑functional groups.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a willingness to learn and develop new technical competencies.
• Organized and methodical, yet able to think creatively when solving problems or improving processes.
• Comfortable taking ownership of tasks, prioritizing effectively, and following work through to completion.

• Understanding of basic RF principles (frequency, power levels, signal flow), or a strong desire to develop this knowledge.
• Experience with laboratory test equipment such as signal generators, analysers, oscilloscopes, or networking tools is beneficial.
• Interest in system‑level debugging across RF, thermal, digital, networking, or performance domains.

• Initiative:
  Proactively steps up to take action, identifying opportunities to improve processes or resolve issues.
• Resourcefulness:
  Adapts well to new challenges and finds practical ways to overcome obstacles.
• Determination:
  Demonstrates persistence in tackling technical problems and driving tasks to completion.
• Ownership:
  Takes responsibility for assigned work, equipment, and processes, contributing positively to team objectives.