Field Service Engineer - Naval Comms

Job Description

The Naval Communications Messaging and Support teams are looking for a Naval Communications Support Engineer to join them  team are looking for a driven individual capable of working independently as well as integrating into a close-knit team. The role would be split between Southampton and external platforms.

• Support product development and in-service support
• Integration, test and acceptance responsibilities
• Design support including key documentation
• Field support at customer locations (UK and abroad)
• Remote support to deployed units

• Naval Communications systems, including external and internal comms
• Operator or maintainer experience in warships or submarines
• Familiarity with the following:
  
  System networking technology
  
  RF bearing equipment
  
  Cryptography
  
  Message handling systems such as MPS
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  Diagnostics and rectification of communications systems
  
  Technical documentation and report writing
• Previous experience within a defence environment

• HNC or equivalent relevant experience

• Field service engineering work would often be expected to be off-site, requiring travel
• A full driving licence
• Due to the nature of our team, a full medical would be required for potential deployment to military platforms

In line with expectations working within a defence environment, the successful candidate would be expected to complete required security clearance prior to starting the role.

Annual leave of 25 days, 8 bank holidays and up to 12 days flex leave

37 hour standard working week

Supportability Engineering encompasses not only the management of complex systems, but the whole of the ILS disciplined approach that influences the product design and develops a Support Solution to optimise supportability and ‘Through Life Costs’. It delivers the Initial Support Package and ensures continued optimisation of the Support Solution in light of product modifications and changes in operational use and requirements.

We are looking for individuals who can effectively integrate supportability activities in synch with the lifecycle phase. Supportability Engineering includes Technical Publications, Training, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) & Field Service Engineering (FSE).

The role is to assist in the analysis, preparation and delivery of Supportability Engineering activities with the main focus being Field Service Engineering.

This is to support a variety of projects within the Leonardo company product portfolio across the Southampton and Basildon offices.

It is essential that all FSEs are physically fit and able to work at sea.

The successful candidate will be able to manage and generate budgets, utilise performance and overhead spend.

Skilled and experienced in managing Safety and generating Risk Assessments, the applicant will have a sound understanding of the applicable regulations. You will be required to write Overarching, Task Specific and Travel Risk Assessments. You will have a working knowledge of the Health and Safety legislation that apply, such as Manual Handling, Working at Height, etc. As an FSE, you will provide specific training, including safety, as identified within the risk assessments to end-users.

Demonstrable experience in conducting and leading field engineering activities including trials, development programmes, installation & commissioning, customer support and demonstrations both in the UK and abroad.

Generate Trials Plans, and Risk Assessments sufficient to conduct off site activities. The successful FSE will demonstrate the ability to produce Technical Field Reports.

Skilled and experienced in asset management techniques, planned preventative maintenance, reactive repair and documentation.

Capable of working as part of a small team or working alone in a challenging a diverse engineering environment.

The successful FSE will be able to demonstrate fault finding techniques on electronic, electrical and mechanical equipment’s down to component level. The applicant will be able to use specialised test equipment. You…