At a Glance
- Tasks: Implement and support mission-critical Defence technology for customers in the UK and abroad.
- Company: Join a leading international tech organisation with a focus on Defence services.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 25 days holiday, private healthcare, and hybrid working.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in Defence technology while travelling and gaining hands-on experience.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in software or technical solutions; degree in relevant field preferred.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
A leading international technology organisation is recruiting a Solution Engineer to join its Defence Services team in Farnborough. This is an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical Defence technology, supporting customers across the UK and overseas.
You will join a small team of customer-focused technical specialists responsible for implementing, integrating, configuring, testing and supporting command-and-control software and C4I solutions. The role is hands-on and customer-facing, with exposure to software, infrastructure, networking, communications and systems integration. The successful candidate will work between the Farnborough office, home and customer sites, with approximately 50% of the role involving travel.
- Provide remote and on-site technical support to Defence customers.
- Install, configure and support software within customer C4I environments.
- Deploy software for testing, training and exercises.
- Configure and test integrations between C4I software and external systems.
- Troubleshoot software, infrastructure and integration issues.
- Provide Level 1 and Level 2 technical support.
- Support technical training for customers and end users.
- Support projects to ensure delivery within agreed scope and timescales.
The ideal candidate will have at least two years' experience delivering software or technical solutions within customer environments, including:
- Windows and Linux environments.
- Android-based operating systems.
- Database management systems.
- XMPP and chat technologies.
- Java, C#, JavaScript or similar technologies.
- Cloud and on-premises software deployment.
- Network management.
- Software fault-finding and debugging.
- IT infrastructure and systems administration.
- ITIL.
Experience with C4I, C2 systems, military command information systems, tactical communications, radio networks or military exercises would be particularly relevant. A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related discipline is desirable. Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time and the ability to obtain UK SC security clearance are also required.
The role is based in Farnborough, Hampshire, with a hybrid working arrangement. The position involves regular travel to customer sites across the UK, with occasional international travel, including visits to company headquarters in Denmark.
Competitive permanent salary, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, stakeholder pension scheme, corporate discounts, hybrid working, and technical and professional development opportunities are offered.
If you are a Solution Engineer, Systems Engineer, Integration Engineer, Software Engineer, Technical Consultant or IT Infrastructure Engineer looking for a challenging Defence opportunity, we would like to hear from you.
Solutions Engineer I in Surrey employer: Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd
Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the Life Sciences sector. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities and the chance to work on impactful projects in the North West, making it an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
