Field Service Engineer

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

7/25/2025

Job Description

1a. Vacancy Information

The 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 arrangements

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

37 hour standard working week

Primary Location

GB - Southampton

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Onsite