Are you a visionary Systems Engineer looking for your next challenge? Do you have a passion for cutting-edge technology and a drive to make an impact?
STS Defence is at the forefront of innovation, providing advanced mission-critical solutions to the defence sector. You will be a part of a highly capable team of field based Systems Engineers with the responsibility for providing specialist technical support to maritime platforms and defence establishments, within the UK and abroad. You will be responsible for the delivery of technical systems support for contracts relating to UHF Fleet SATCOM Maritime equipment, installed on Royal Naval/RFA ships, submarines and shore establishments, and provide a high level of technical support to include; fault finding, repairing, maintaining and upgrading UHF satellite communications, TV and recreational systems on Naval vessels.
You will be a key representative of our brand and therefore maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect from us.
Overview:
Provide off-site engineering support; fault finding and maintaining the equipment in support of the Project Manager to meet the short and long term customer work programmes
Deploy nationally and globally when required, inclusive of Contractors on Deployed Operations areas, in order to fulfil contractual and operational requirements
Contribute, as an active team member, towards STS Defence 24/7 Help Desk operations, when required
Providing technical support and being prepared at times to fulfil a short notice deployment in support of defect rectification and support for the customer, when required
Liaise and communicate with system maintainers
Provide training to ships staff and sub-contractors
Test equipment, spares and systems in house
Take responsibility for quality of work carried out and ensure that the Health and Safety policy is adhered to
Review, update and improve internal processes and user technical documents and write reportsUndergo and maintain professional training
To carry out and lead system installations on platforms around the country/WorldSkills/Qualifications:
Experience of working with Maritime communications and Multi Media systems to include basic networking and computer skillsIdeally qualified to HNC / HND in a related discipline or in lieu of academics, possess considerable experienceExperience of working with UHF SATCOM systems (Maritime /land/Air) with knowledge of waveforms and systems utilised within the Naval Maritime sphereHave a good working knowledge of RF theory and application, including the use of equipment involved in problem solving of RF systems This equipment includes, but is not limited to, Power Meter, TDR, Frequency Counter, Spectrum Analyser, Cable loss measurementsTo be able to repair/install cables and connectors (Co-ax / Power /N Types, BNC, D typesTechnical skills and awareness, mechanical and electrical, ideally qualified to 18thAn in-date passport and category B driving licenceCustomer facing, field based technical support experienceProactive mind-set with the ability to deal with competing priorities without compromising quality of workStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and the external customerIf this opportunity is of interest, take your next step today and apply
JBRP1_UKTJ