Field Service Engineer

Job title:

Field Service Engineer

Company:

Leonardo

Job description

Job Description:1a. Vacancy InformationThe Naval Communications Messaging and Support teams are looking for a Naval Communications Support Engineer to join them at Southampton. The 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.Main Responsibilities:

• 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

Key Experience and Skills:

• 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 MPS2000
• Diagnostics and rectification of communications systems
• Technical documentation and report writing
• Previous experience within a defence environment

Qualifications:

• HNC or equivalent relevant experience

Additional Expectations:

• 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/working arrangementsAnnual leave of 25 days, 8 bank holidays and up to 12 days flex leave37 hour standard working weekPrimary Location: GB – SouthamptonContract Type: PermanentHybrid Working: Onsite

Expected salary

Location

Southampton

Job date

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:35:20 GMT

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