Service Engineer

Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefieldfind your place in the future of defense.

Command Control Intelligence and Encryption (C2I&E)

By joining our Command Control Intelligence and Encryption (C2I&E) business you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness tactical command and control and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic multi-domain environment.

Scope

Work within the service team on a wide variety of Ultra products. Provide customer support with the helpdesk and fault finding; work is both in the office / workshop and at customers sites and vessels. Willing to travel to customer sites in the UK and overseas as required. Flexible approach to working hours and patterns inclusive of overtime and anti-social hours such as weekends and bank holidays.

Key responsibilities

• Complete scheduled maintenance on Ultra systems in accordance with current maintenance routines.
• Fault diagnosis and repair of Ultra supplied equipment in Aberdeen workshop and onshore/offshore at customer sites ensure all test procedures and site records are accurately updated.
• Join the Helpdesk rota submitting weekly status reports to customers.
• Join the on-call and standby Engineer rotas.
• Provide technical support and resolve faults on Ultra systems.
• Provide estimates (time & materials) for tasks and deliver to them.
• Escalates problems which are blocking progress of own work.
• Adhere to company practices and policies especially health and safety and report any issues.
• Responsible for quality and timeliness of own work.
• Manage security of information as defined in the Security policies
• Manage records and arrange for the repair of customer returned items as directed and in accordance to Ultra processes.
• Installation and commissioning of Ultra supplied equipment and systems at customer sites.
• Document all activities including Site Reports Defect Reports Delivery Notes and Job Cards.
• Liaise with and provide technical support to other departments such as Projects Production and Development.
• Writing of technical reports specifications and test procedures.
• Provision of practical engineering support to other activities within Ultra where time and priorities permit.
• Plan travel arrangements and maintain records of expenditures for site visits.

Role requirements

Essential

• Experience installing maintaining and repairing complex electronic systems in an offshore or marine environment.
• Good understanding of IT Networks and Software based solutions.
• Methodical approach to problems with good attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Basic skills in wiring and mechanical fitting and use of both bench and hand portable test equipment.

Desirable

• Knowledge of installing testing and commissioning of electronic equipment and systems.
• Current experience of supporting marine electronic equipment on vessels.
• Experience in maintaining unfamiliar equipment/systems.
• Knowledge of Permit to Work and Risk assessments.
• Supporting equipment at customer premises.

Qualifications / skills required

Essential

• ONC / HNC / HND or Degree in Electronic / Electrical Engineering or related discipline or qualified by experience.
• Full driving licence.
• Working at height
• BOSIET Offshore Survival Medical MIST
• Ability to obtain SC Clearance
• COMPEX

Desirable

• Formal qualifications in IT / Software or related discipline.

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Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the roles requirements.

Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits including:

• Annual Bonus Performance Related
• 25 days holiday with the option to buy an extra 5
• 4 x Life Assurance Cover
• Flexible working hours
• Early Finish on a Friday
• Pension Contribution
• Our Ultra Select Benefits package includes subsidised gym & retail childcare vouchers cycle-to-work schemes etc.

At Ultra I&C we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values behaviours and policies we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We therefore do not discriminate based on race religion colour national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible. If you have any issues with your application please email us at