Be part of the solution – Can you support tactical communication and information systems for the British Army?

This is an opportunity for you to be part of the team providing technical engineering support for users including the UK MoD and other customers of the fielded BCIP system. You will offer with real time assistance and in-depth analysis for incidents and system issues.

A typical day for you in the role will include:

• Providing in-depth technical support by liaising with military personnel including visits to UK and overseas MoD and other customer locations
• Managing issues related to the safety, security and usage of deployed systems to maintain the capability available to end users
• Helping users to diagnose faults, conduct incident investigations and resolve issues with deployed network infrastructure and applications
• Replicating issues at the In-Service Baseline Reference facility and documenting results, workarounds and recommendations in technical investigation reports

You will bring with you your experience in:

• Working ‘hands on’ within a Telecommunications (IP/RF) environment
• Working in a Military Environment (on Operations or Exercises) with an understanding of UK Forces Operations
• RP/IP based network, IP/routing, PCB, electrical, mechanical and computer systems hardware fault troubleshooting ability
• Joining a small but established team and close working team you will work alongside our customers which will utilize your communication and decision making skills.

Ideally, you may also have experience of some of the following:

• Knowledge of Systems Engineering and ITIL Best Practices
• Knowledge of Defence Standards
• Knowledge of the use and handling of cryptographic material
• Knowledge of health and safety at work legislation and practices
• HGV license and valid CPC

Our Company Benefits:

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering highly competitive benefits:

• A compressed nine-day fortnight – which means every other Friday off!
• A flexible benefits scheme - allowing you to adapt your benefits to suit yours and your family’s needs 
• A personalised career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company
• Professional training and development courses, both internal and external - allowing you to reach your full potential
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, which includes compressed hours, reduced hours and job share
• A Company sports and social club, offering events at discounted prices – giving you the opportunity to meet and socialise with your fellow colleagues outside the workplace

About General Dynamics UK

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation.  With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas.   In the UK, we employ more than 1,400 people and are leading the way in Armoured Fighting Vehicles, avionics and communication systems.  Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

 We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace – inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team