Operational Engineering Manager - Space

Job Title:              Operational Engineering Manager - Space
Location:              Corsham, Wiltshire + Hybrid Working Arrangements 
Compensation:    Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type:           Full time / Permanent 
Role ID:               SF60582

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Operational Engineering Manager - Space at our Corsham site.

The Role
As an Operational Engineering Manager - Space, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. This is a new role where you will be creating network baseline configuration management and Network Management System (NMS) support tools.

Day-to-day, you’ll be providing technical leadership, independent technical oversight and subject matter expertise to the Skynet engineering teams to develop new, and support in-service, satellite communications systems and services for UK Defence customers.

• Implementing new design and delivery for the new service for the customer. 
• Oversee and maintain the baseline configuration of the satellite communications ground system network, ensuring it meets operational and security requirements. 
• Customer interface through communicating effectively with customers to understand their requirements and provide technical guidance and support. 
• Technical leadership which will include the lead and mentor a team of Engineers, providing guidance, training, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of projects and initiatives. 
• Third-line support will serve as the technical escalation point for complex issues, providing third-line support to troubleshoot and resolve network problems. Collaborate with vendors, stakeholders, and internal teams to address and resolve advanced technical challenges.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with regular travel to our other sites in Bristol and Bordon, Hampshire.

Essential Experience of the Operational Engineering Manager - Space: 

• Substantial experience in satellite communications or a related field, with demonstrable expertise in an engineering managerial role.
• Proven experience with military satellite communications ground systems, network design, and service delivery.
• Strong understanding of IP networking, routing, switching, and protocols relevant to satellite communications.
• Excellent problem solving skills with a track record of managing complex technical challenges.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in managing and developing engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer relationships and expectations.

Qualifications for the Operational Engineering Manager - Space 
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) / Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance 
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme 
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave 
• 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
• ‘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
• 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 careers@babcockinternational.com 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: 06/12/2024

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