Engineer Officer – Communications Electronics Full Time

As an Engineer Officer (Communications Electronics) 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.

You will 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. You will specialise in Cyber security helping to defend communication networks across defence.

Salary

• Pay during Initial Officer training: £34,600 + benefits
• Pay after 3 years of service and promotion to the rank of Flt Lt £50,500 + benefits

Qualifications You Need

• An accredited Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate engineering, computing or scientific subject (other degrees may be accepted at the discretion of the Engineer specialist, please apply and this will be assessed on a case by case basis)
• Applicants must also have a GCSE at Grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 at Grade C in English Language

Joining age;

• 21-47

Other Entry Requirements.

• You must be a citizen of the UK or the Republic of Ireland, holder of a duel UK/ other nationality or have been a Commonwealth citizen since birth (with a right to work immigration status)
• Whether or not you were born in the United Kingdom, you should have resided there for the 5 years immediately preceding your application. However, candidates with a minimum of 3 years will be considered.
• Pass the Officer and Aircrew selection centre
• Pass a fitness test

Carer, Training and Education

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 a 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.