Radio Frequency Systems Engineer

Radio Frequency Systems Engineer

Location: Swindon, GB, SN13 9NR
Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF62388

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Radio Frequency Systems Engineer at our Corsham, Chippenham site.

The Role
As a Radio Frequency Systems Engineer, you’ll be part of a fast-paced programme with respect to the Skynet service delivery wrap produced by Babcock.

Day-to-day, you will assist in the operation and continuous improvement of Radio Frequency and Intermediate Frequency Systems:

• The design, maintenance and operation of Radio and Intermediate Frequency systems architecture.
• Overseeing the purchase and installation of Radio Frequency Chain equipment.
• System Test and Commissioning.
• Providing support to the new service design process.
• Specifying, purchasing and testing of (Very Small Aperture Terminal) VSAT terminals and other Satcom equipment to support the delivery of new services.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week, providing hybrid working arrangements with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience with a satellite network operator or deployment partner.
• Current knowledge of Radio Frequency and Intermediate Frequency architecture and design best practice.
• Satellite network system design, test and support experience.
• An understanding of Radio Frequency hazards and associated safe working practices.
• Expert level knowledge of at least one of the following areas: L Band IF, Modems, Amplifiers, antenna control systems.

Qualifications

• Degree, or Higher National Certificates (HNCs) or Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) with equivalent experience, in a relevant engineering subject.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. They must also be able to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance once in post.

Many positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.

What We Offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading allows employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year to undertake volunteering work
• Flexible working options available
• Opportunity to work on exciting engineering projects
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing Date: 03/03/2025