System Engineer- Naval Systems

Your tasks

• Job Title: System Engineer Role Summary We seek a System Engineer with strong knowledge of naval RF communications to design, integrate, operate and support shipboard and maritime communication systems. The ideal candidate combines systems-engineering discipline with hands-on RF expertise (HF/VHF/UHF/SATCOM), naval standards and practical experience with onboard installations, sea trials and spectrum management. You will work with cross-functional teams, vendors and navy customers to deliver resilient, secure and mission capable communications for maritime platforms. You will design, deploy, operate and maintain enterprise systems and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical skills across servers, virtualization and cloud with practical experience in automation, security and incident management.
• Lead design, integration and acceptance testing of naval RF communications systems (HF, VHF, UHF, SATCOM, tactical data links).
• Perform RF system engineering tasks: link budget analysis, frequency planning, antenna siting and pattern analysis, propagation modelling and coverage studies.
• Ensure shipboard integration with power, EMC/EMI controls, grounding, cable routing and platform structural constraints.
• Perform fault isolation and troubleshooting using RF test equipment (spectrum analyzer, vector network analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscopes) and debug complex system issues during shore tests and sea trials.
• Support cybersecurity and communications security (COMSEC) measures for RF systems, including encryption integration and secure key management where required.
• Prepare system architecture documents, cable plans, RF drawings, frequency plans, test & acceptance procedures, installation guides, and runbooks; maintain configuration control and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with naval customers, system integrators, shipyards and equipment vendors; manage acceptance criteria and perform operational handovers.
• Participate in on-board commissioning, sea trials and post-deployment support; be available for field deployments and offsite troubleshooting as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, technology evaluation (e.g., digital modems, adaptive waveforms, ECCM) and migration planning.

Your qualifications

• Required Qualifications & Experience
• Strong, demonstrable knowledge of naval RF communications principles (HF/VHF/UHF/SATCOM), propagation, antennas and link planning.
• Hands-on experience with RF test and measurement equipment: spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators, power meters and direction-finding tools.
• Strong documentation, problem solving and stakeholder communication skills; able to work in cross-functional teams and customer-facing roles.
• Willingness to travel and perform on-site commissioning and sea trials; ability to work in shipboard environments. Desirable / Nice-to-Have
• Knowledge of spectrum management and regulatory frameworks (ITU, national regulators) and military spectrum allocation.
• Experience with COMSEC, secure communications and ECCM techniques.
• Military or naval service experience, security clearance or eligibility for clearance.
• Certifications in Networking, Virtualisiation, etc.
• High skills in technical writing and illustrating.
• Certifications: VMware VCP, Microsoft (MCSA/MCSE), RHCE, AWS/Azure certified (Solutions Architect, SysOps), Cisco (CCNA/CCNP).
• Exposure to database administration (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server).
• Familiar with security frameworks and compliance standards (ISO27001, SOC, GDPR).

Interested?