Platform Support & Installation Engineer

Platform Support & Installation Engineer

Marlborough Communications Limited (MCL)

Marlborough Communications Limited is a leading supplier of advanced communications, tactical intelligence and uncrewed systems to the Defence and security sectors. We provide specialist design, integration and through-life support for complex operational systems.

Role Description

MCL is seeking an experienced Platform Support & Installation Engineer primarily to support complex RF and electronic systems on UK maritime platforms. The role covers installation, integration, testing, fault diagnosis, repair and in-service support, along with the planning and coordination of deployments. The successful candidate will deputise for the project technical lead when required and undertake regular deployments from approximately 1-10 days to UK customer, dockyard and naval sites.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for naval communications sensing systems (CESM) and associated RF, electrical and electronic equipment on UK naval platforms.
• Undertake installation, integration, inspection, commissioning, functional testing and acceptance support for equipment and associated cabling, interfaces and ancillary systems.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment, modules, interface and system-level faults through repair, replacement, modification or escalation as appropriate.
• Undertake planned and reactive maintenance, post-design support and in-service sustainment at MCL and customer site locations.
• Plan and coordinate deployed support and installation activities, including resources, tooling, spares, risks, dependencies and reporting.
• Deputise for the project technical lead when needed, acting as a focal point for technical co-ordination, work allocation, stakeholder engagement and progress management.
• Produce, review and maintain clear engineering documentation, including installation instructions, test procedures, fault and repair reports, technical reports, configuration records, task briefings and technical evidence.
• Ensure work is conducted in accordance with approved procedures, configuration control, security requirements, quality processes and relevant electrical, RF, platform and workplace safety controls.
• Identify and manage technical, schedule, access and delivery risks, in addition to supporting non-conformance investigations and continuous improvement as required.
• Provide technical input to project planning, customer and supplier discussions, estimates, upgrades and other relevant MCL projects.
• Support other MCL projects when required, particularly where RF, electronic, maritime or platform-integration experience is relevant.
• Operate with Linux-based environments and support configuration, debugging, and command-line troubleshooting of software and hardware interfaces.

Technical Knowledge and Experience

• Relevant defence engineering experience gained in a naval or maritime environment, military aviation, or a comparable complex technical defence environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering, with specialist understanding of RF systems, radio communications, electronic surveillance or electronic warfare equipment.
• Proven experience of fault diagnosis, repair, test, maintenance, installation or integration of complex electronic systems.
• Ability to interpret and work from engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, interface documents, test specifications, maintenance documentation and technical instructions.
• Experience of using electronic and RF test equipment safely and correctly, with the ability to interpret results and document evidence.
• Experience of planning and coordinating technical work, managing priorities and providing direction to colleagues or a small team.
• Strong…