Network Engineer (SATCOMS) in Bristol

The Network Engineer is a key member of the escalation team supporting a secure Satellite Communications Network within a defence and marine environment. The role involves both planned and reactive maintenance activities to ensure the reliable delivery of satellite and communications services. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with operational support teams and stakeholders, contributing technical expertise to resolve complex engineering challenges while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The work will be based onsite full time between Bristol, Chippenham and Corsham office locations and will require all candidates applying to be eligible for UK Security Clearance to SC level (UK Eyes Only).

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and scheduled maintenance in accordance with work orders, maintenance plans, and technical documentation.
• Lead or support reactive maintenance activities in response to system faults and service incidents.
• Identify, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve system alarms, faults, and anomalies.
• Produce detailed fault reports and ensure accurate recording of all maintenance activities.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, and customer stakeholders to maintain service availability.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or above in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Ability to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance.

Essential Skills

• Technical background in electronics, engineering, networking, telecommunications, or a related discipline.
• Experience maintaining, repairing, or fault‑finding on communications or network equipment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
• Understanding and practical experience of maintaining high‑power RF (Radio Frequency) transmission and antenna systems.
• Comfortable working with cabling, antennas, and hands‑on technical troubleshooting.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges.
• We empower all passionate technology‑loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects.
• ExpleoAcademy – enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
• Competitive company benefits.
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo.

Disability Confident Committed Employer

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• Communicating and promoting vacancies.
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.