NAC Engineer

Job Purpose:
The Engineer North Atlantic Communications (NAC) will carry out the full engineering role with particular focus on Voice and Data Communications Systems (HF and VHF communications, IP networking, datacomms), Flight Data Processing, Network Security, Mechanical and Electrical, and Critical Systems Engineering. The Engineer NAC is responsible and accountable for the monitoring and control of all operational Air Traffic Management Equipment and Systems and provides a call out service. The Engineer NAC also provides technical expertise to Operations and is responsible for project delivery as required.

*Full training provided

Key Responsibilities:

• Engagement in project delivery through the full systems development lifecycle from system specification to testing and final transfer into operational service.
• Ensure equipment and systems operate with minimum interruptions to service which may require technical analysis and corrective procedures having to be carried out during periods of reduced traffic to minimise down time.
• Monitor and maintain equipment and systems, in a safety critical environment, to ensure the delivery of safe and high-quality customer service is provided by air traffic management.
• Certify equipment and systems for use by NAC Operations to include communications, mechanical and electrical and flight data processing systems.
• Analyse and resolve faults in a real time environment.
• Carry out corrective and preventative maintenance duties and restoration of equipment/systems to service in the event of failure.
• Communicate with key stakeholders expected return to service timescales of equipment and systems.
• Coordination and supervision of third-party equipment manufacturers and contractors.
• Provision of technical expertise during regulatory and internal compliance audits.
• Other duties as may be assigned, where appropriate.

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Network System Engineering, Electronic Systems Engineering or related technical discipline
• Minimum 2 years work experience in the field of engineering
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Proven ability to prioritise workload
• Flexibility to operate in a 24/7, 365-day environment
• Ability to undertake project systems engineering and project management tasks
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Contact Fiona Fitzsimons for a confidential chat: [email protected]
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