Cyberspace Engineering Officer

Gaming & computers Analysis & maths Travelling the world

INITIAL ANNUAL PAY DURING OFFICER TRAINING

+BENEFITS

PAY AFTER 3 YEARS SERVICE + PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF FLT LT

+BENEFITS

As aCyberspace Engineering Officer you are responsible for leading the engineering activity that supports the RAF’s vast array of information technology, strategic communications services, satellite communications, air defence RADARs and the latest generation aircraft engineering and mission support systems.

Every day is different for Cyberspace Engineering Officer, Jamie, from leading a group of technicians to adventure training with his team.

• Be ready to deploy all over the world, providing essential communication services in support of air operations, humanitarian aid and disaster relief
• Provide engineering and mission support systems for the latest generation of aircraft
• Specialise in cyber security helping to defend communication networks across defence
• Manage and lead large teams of highly skilled technicians
• Play a vital role in keeping lines of communication open

Be aged 17.5 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)

An accredited Bachelors or Masters Degree in an appropriate STEM subject. Other degrees may be accepted if they contain modules in computing or engineering or are supported by previous education or experience.

GCSE Grade 4 or Scottish Certificate of Education (SCE) at Grade 2 or Scottish National Equivalent (SNE) at Grade C in English Language

Meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria

Pass the Officer and Aircrew Selection Centre and a Fitness test

You must be aged 17.5 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)

Applicants must also read all of the sections below and make sure they meet all entry requirements before submitting an application.

If you don’t have any of the above, you might still be able to apply. For more information please contact us.

At any level or position your personal success is vital to make us succeed too. We are dedicated to your future, as it is essential to ours. You will receive basic and specialist training in your field and we even provide the option to pay for your education. The experience you gain with the RAF will equip you to work at the top of your field, both in the UK and overseas.

Online RITS Application

Online

Initial Officer training

24 weeks

RAF Cranwell

Specialist training

29 weeks

RAF Cosford

Junior officer tours

Ongoing

As assigned

Ongoing

As assigned

Personal development opportunities

Ongoing

As assigned

Accredited training

Ongoing

As assigned

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The Defence STEM Undergraduate Sponsorship Scheme (DSUS) will pay tuition fees up to £9250, a bursary of £5,000, plus up to £1500 in earnings for 30 days of training each academic year. In return we expect you to join your local University Air Squadron where you will gain unique, hands‑on experiences participating in sports, adventurous training, opportunities for flying lessons and summer work placements on RAF Stations.

To apply, you must be studying a suitable Engineering/Cyberspace degree and have your student loan in place.

Interested candidates will need to complete a medical and fitness test before attending an Officer selection board at RAF Cranwell. You must apply between 1 September and 28…