We are working with a global Software, Systems & Engineering company in the Defence Sector, supporting them with appointing a Communications Maintenance Engineer. The role involves maintaining, configuring and fault-finding on communications equipment supporting naval combat systems and maritime trials. You’ll help ensure systems are ready for trials and provide technical support alongside engineers and customers.    We’re keen to hear from candidates with hands-on communications maintenance experience, including radio, RF or military communications systems. Royal Navy or other Armed Forces backgrounds would be particularly relevant.   
Salary:  up to £49k per annum + benefits
Location: Portsmouth- 100% onsite
Working hours: 37 per week
Duration: perm, full time
Requirements:  UK nationals living and working in the UK for the past 5 years
  
Your responsibilities will include:

• Configuring all GFX equipment and infrastructure in accordance with RFMS specifications to meet the Trials Programme''s requirements. This includes reviewing RFMS for specific requirements, collaborating with relevant teams to ensure alignment, and verifying that equipment is safe and available for trials
• Maintaining all assigned GFX equipment in accordance with UMMS, BRs, JSPs, and OEM guidelines. Conduct regular checks to ensure safety and functionality, and perform maintenance tasks as scheduled
• Ensuring that GFX equipment is safe, well-maintained, and available for daily trials booked on RFMS. Conduct daily checks to verify readiness and address any issues promptly to prevent downtime
• Collaborating with Combat Systems Engineers, teams, and customers to provide support, SME advice, and maintainer presence during trials. Offer in situ support as needed to ensure successful trial execution
• Conducting thorough fault-finding procedures to identify and rectify defects. Reconfigure equipment as necessary and support monthly System Operator Checks as designated by the Operations Team
• Managing and investigating GFX defects by registering them on RFMS, updating their status regularly, and keeping the Operations Team informed of progress. Ensure timely resolution to minimize impact on trials

Essential experience: 

• You must have experience working in a maintenance role, specifically on Communication Systems

Essential qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. 
  
Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community