Platform Engineer
Core
Hands-on engineering role supporting diagnosis, maintenance, integration, and testing of secure Land and Maritime Defence communications systems (BCIP).
Role type
Platform Engineer (Defence Communications)
Builds
BCIP system components and secure communications infrastructure for Land and Maritime platforms
Domain
Defence / Military Communications
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
RF and IP-based network fault diagnosis, military installation practices, earth bonding and grounding testing, PC-based diagnostic tools usage, technical report writing, system testing, cryptographic material handling, UK driving licence, Health & Safety compliance
Preferred skills
JSP604 and TacCIS installation knowledge, Defence Standards awareness, electrical/mechanical/computing hardware understanding, team leadership, AI/ML model familiarity
Technologies
BCIP, RF systems, IP-based networks, PC-based diagnostic tools
Responsibilities
Diagnose and rectify system and network faults, perform installation and replacement activities, conduct full functional testing and certification, produce fault analysis and test reports, maintain secure handling of equipment, communicate system limitations to customers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
