Radio Frequency Systems Engineer

Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF62388

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Radio Frequency Systems Engineer at our Corsham, Chippenham site.

The Role
As a Radio Frequency Systems Engineer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. In this role you will have the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced moving programme with respect to the Skynet service delivery wrap that is being produced by Babcock.

Day-to-day, you will assist in the operation and continuous improvement of Radio Frequency and Intermediate Frequency Systems.

1. The design, maintenance and operation of Radio and Intermediate Frequency systems architecture.
2. Overseeing the purchase and installation of Radio Frequency Chain equipment.
3. System Test and Commissioning.
4. Providing support to the new service design process.
5. Specifying, purchasing and testing of (Very Small Aperture Terminal) VSAT terminals and other Satcom equipment, to support the delivery of new services.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.

Essential Experience of the Radio Frequency Systems Engineer

1. Previous experience with a satellite network operator or deployment partner.
2. Current knowledge of Radio Frequency and Intermediate Frequency architecture and design best practice.
3. Satellite network system design, test and support experience.
4. An understanding of Radio Frequency hazards and associated safe working practices.
5. Expert level knowledge of at least one of the following areas: L Band IF, Modems, Amplifiers, antenna control systems.

Qualifications for the Radio Frequency Systems Engineer

1. Degree, or Higher National Certificates (HNCs) or Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) with equivalent experience, in a relevant engineering subject.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. However, the successful candidate must also be able to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance once in post.

What We Offer

1. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
2. Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
3. Employee share scheme
4. Employee shopping savings portal
5. Payment of Professional Fees
6. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
7. Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
8. 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
9. Flexible working - we give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met
10. Opportunity to work on some of the most exciting engineering projects this country has to offer
11. Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing Date: 03/03/2025