RF/SATCOM/AWS Network Engineer - Telecommunications

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Join a specialist RF and satellite communications provider delivering secure connectivity solutions for government, military, police, and emergency services. The organisation works across a broad range of satellite, networking, and cloud technologies, supporting customers operating in security-sensitive and mission-critical environments.

This company is seeking an RF and Satcom Engineer to join its experienced UK team in a broad, hands-on technical role. The position involves working across satellite communications, networking, cloud infrastructure, and bespoke communications systems while engaging directly with customers and adapting to a wide range of technical and operational requirements. It is well suited to an engineer with a strong generalist background, excellent customer-facing skills, and the flexibility to work across multiple technologies.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Providing hands-on technical support across satcom, networking, and cloud workstreams
• Supporting field demonstrations and customer-facing technical engagements in the UK and internationally
• Deploying and managing AWS Linux instances, configuring DNS, building tunnels, and pulling logs as required
• Supporting configuration and troubleshooting of SD-WAN and Peplink solutions
• Working with a range of satellite platforms including KU GEO, Iridium, OneWeb, and Starlink
• Travelling to customer sites in the UK and internationally as required

Skills/Must Have:

• Solid RF and satcom fundamentals across a range of platforms and technologies
• Networking experience - SD-WAN, Peplink, and MPLS
• Hands-on AWS experience: Linux instance deployment and management, tunnel configuration, DNS, and log analysis. Practical working knowledge required, not architect-level
• Confident, customer-facing communication style - able to present and problem-solve directly with senior military and government stakeholders
• Comfortable with UK and international travel as a core part of the role

Desirable Skills:

• Ex-military background, particularly Royal Signals or equivalent communications specialism
• Hands-on experience with Iridium, OneWeb, Starlink, or BGAN systems
• Familiarity with zero-trust networking or data-sovereign communications environments
• Experience with situational awareness platforms or eTAC systems
• Exposure to bespoke hardware or tracking device support

Benefits:

• Joining a close-knit, experienced team with deep technical pedigree and a strong ex-military culture
• Broad technical exposure across satcom, networking, AWS, and bespoke hardware - significant variety day to day
• UK and international travel - Africa and Singapore among active locations
• Informal, non-bureaucratic environment with direct access to senior leadership
• Competitive salary discussed on application, dependent on experience and background

Salary:

• Competitive (discussed on application)