Field Engineer in England

Job Title: Field Engineer – Communications

Location: UK

Security Clearance: Eligible for UK SC / DV

Overview

Our client is seeking a skilled Field Engineer to support the installation, integration, and maintenance of secure communications systems within defence environments. The role involves hands-on technical work at customer sites, ensuring mission-critical secure communications equipment performs reliably in the field.

This position suits an engineering professional with a strong background in tactical communications, RF systems, encryption, and networked defence equipment who enjoys working in customer-facing, high-reliability environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, integrate, and commission secure voice, data, and radio communication systems onboard naval, land, or joint platforms.
• Conduct field testing, diagnostics, and fault resolution of hardware and software components.
• Provide technical support and user training to military or government end-users.
• Execute site surveys, configuration management, and field upgrades according to engineering change procedures.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, project managers, and OEM partners to ensure successful deployments.
• Maintain detailed documentation, including technical reports, test results, and configuration records.
• Assist in pre-deployment readiness testing and provide post-delivery technical analysis or recommendations.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or technical qualification in Electronics, Communications, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Experience supporting secure communications systems, such as COMSEC, HF/VHF/UHF, or IP-based encrypted networks.
• Competence in fault-finding, installation, and field modifications to hardware and network systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with defence customers and field personnel.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in naval or land systems integration projects.
• Knowledge of EW, SIGINT, or secure networking technologies.
• Understanding of RF propagation, antenna systems, or platform integration constraints.
• Familiarity with Microsoft and Linux-based secure configurations.
• Willingness to travel internationally for field deployments and trials.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge secure communications and mission systems in operational environments.
• Professional development, technical training, and long-term career progression in defence engineering.
• Engagement in strategic national and NATO programmes, directly supporting defence resilience and capability.