SCOF Systems Engineer

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( #ZEROe ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change? We now have an exciting opportunity for a RF Systems Engineer to join our Spacecraft Control and Operations Facility (SCOF) in Hawthorn. The SCOF Engineers are responsible to the SCOF Engineering Manager for maintaining the operational state of the SCOF ground segment equipment, including SCOF baseband, TT&C modems, ranging system and S-Band RF systems and associated communications systems.

Responsibilities

The SCOF Engineers are responsible to the SCOF Engineering Manager for maintaining the operational state of the SCOF ground segment equipment, including SCOF baseband, TT&C modems, ranging system and S-Band RF systems and associated communications systems; Provide Field Engineering service and on-call support (Third Line) in the investigation of SCOF system faults or performance failures, which may involve technical liaison with equipment suppliers and Fourth Line support organisations; Maintaining up to date drawings of the SCOF installation and configuration, in accordance with the configuration control process; Reflecting changes to the SCC computer hardware configuration, which have been notified by Management of SCC Software; Liaison with maintenance staff on all maintenance issues relating to the SCOF ground segment equipment, to identify potential problems such as recurring faults or indications of wear-out; Identify opportunities for upgrade and enhancements to the system and develop engineering plans for the implement of such enhancements or upgrades in conjunction with the System Design Authority; Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the ranging system; Provide specialist technical advice to the SCOF System Engineer

Requirements

Must have or be able to obtain UK Eyes Only SC/DV Security Clearance via the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) process; MUST be willing/able to acquire UK Developed Vetting (DV); In depth knowledge and expertise of telecommunications, data networks, RF transmission and satcoms systems; At least 5 years’ experience in a Field Support Engineering role supporting mission or business critical communications systems; Understanding of work practices and procedures associated with secure systems, cryptographics systems and TEMPEST principles.

Benefits

Competitive salary; annual profit share; contributory pension; share options; car leasing scheme; free onsite parking; season ticket loan; tax-free technology scheme; discounted shopping; 37 hour week; flexible working around core hours; hybrid working; up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL; option to buy/sell holiday; personalised development plan; Airbus Leadership University; unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses; internal mobility including international opportunities; wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support); Employee Assistance Programme; discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests; cycle-to-work scheme; life assurance; enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving; wellbeing room; multi-faith room; Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)