Field Service Engineer

Job Overview

Leonardo UK is looking for a Mission Systems Field Service Engineer based in Basildon. The role delivers cutting‑edge communication and mission systems across UK and international defence platforms, acting as the front‑line technical representative and ensuring operational readiness throughout the system lifecycle.

Salary range: £37,318 – £45,000, linked to an internal grade‑based compensation framework.

• Support product development and in‑service support.
• Integrate, test and accept new or upgraded systems.
• Design support solutions and prepare detailed documentation.
• Provide field support at customer locations (UK and abroad).
• Remote support of deployed units.
• Assist with customer training.

• Bachelor’s or HNC degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience.
• Experience as a mission system operator or maintainer.
• Familiarity with IP networking and routing, RF and antenna systems, cryptographic devices and key management, message handling systems, diagnostics tools and electronic test equipment, technical documentation and report writing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Regular off‑site field service work with significant travel.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full medical fitness suitable for potential deployment to military platforms.
• Advanced skills in MS Office (especially Word with styles, paragraph numbering, linked PDFs) and PowerPoint or Visio.
• Good attitude, willingness to learn and adaptability.

The role requires pre‑employment screening under the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional Personnel Security Controls (National Security Vetting) may apply, including eligibility for the Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

• Generous leave with the option to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days per year.
• Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Access to free mental health support, financial advice and employee‑led networks supporting inclusion and diversity.
• Eligibility for a bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
• Unlimited online learning via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
• Paid referral rewards.
• Flexible benefits package up to £500 per year for private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech, lifestyle and gym memberships.
• Flexible working, hybrid options and consideration for part‑time arrangements.

Based in Basildon, the role involves regular travel to customer sites, MoD establishments, trials locations and deployed environments both within the UK and overseas.