Principal Communications Test & Commissioning Engineer

Job description

Principal Communications Test & Commissioning Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

Working model: Fully on-site

Salary: Up to £61,000 plus circa £2,000 bonus

A leading UK defence organisation is recruiting a senior engineer to support the build, test and commissioning of external communications systems on a major submarine programme. This is a hands-on, site-based role focused on test execution, fault resolution and system acceptance during build.

What you will be doing:

• Leading test, trial and commissioning activity for external communications systems during submarine build

• Supporting installation through to system maturity and final acceptance

• Planning and executing test and trial events on-board

• Managing subcontractors and specialist suppliers on-site during installation and test phases

• Investigating faults, defects and non-conformances through to resolution

• Providing technical expertise on communications systems performance and integration

• Supporting acceptance events and handover to operational teams

• Working closely with build, operations and platform staff throughout the lifecycle

What they are looking for:

• Strong background in test, trials or commissioning within a field engineering or construction environment

• Hands-on experience with communications systems

• Proven electrical or electronic fault-finding experience

• Comfortable working in complex, safety-critical environments

• Ability to take ownership of on-site test and commissioning activity

Desirable:

• HNC, HND or Degree in an electrical or electronic discipline

What is on offer:

• Salary up to £61,000 plus circa £2,000 bonus

• Competitive pension and flexible benefits package

• Relocation support available subject to eligibility

• Opportunity to work on one of the UK’s most complex engineering programmes

For further information feel free to reach me at 02895213213, or simply apply!

Reference: AMC/RKI

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Barrow-In-Furness

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

18-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English