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# Type 26 Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Rohde & Schwarz
- **Location:** Glasgow, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Serial Communications, Juniper, SC Clearance, Cisco
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5b6edef8835b1ef2

## About the Role

* Requirements: Essential:
 * Recognised qualification in an engineering discipline (e.g. HND/HNC/SVQ Level 3)
 * Experience of working as part of an engineering team
 * Experience of the installation and STW of complex systems
 * Be able to troubleshoot complex systems and escalate if required
 * Be able to read and interpret technical documentation
 * Be able to work under own initiative or as part of a larger team
 * Active SC clearance, or be able and willing to go through vetting process to obtain SC clearance
 * Experience of adhering to a strict SHE Policy in the workplace Desirable:
 * Experience of working in shipyard environments
 * Knowledge of military communication systems and standards
 * Experience/knowledge of RF comms
 * Experience of cable termination and testing
 * Knowledge of Juniper/Cisco network devices
 * Experience/knowledge of Fibre Optics
 * Experience writing technical documentation
 * Knowledge of serial communication technologies and protocols

## Description

* Termination/modification of rack internal cabling and equipment installation
 * Inspection of shipyard installed communications equipment against defence and industry standards
 * Set to Work (STW) of various sub-systems incorporated by the comms installation
 * Execution of customer facing Harbour Acceptance Trials (HATs)
 * Occasional support of test activities at Supplier Integration Facility (SIF) located in Fleet, Hampshire
 * Occasional support of test activities at Land Based Integration Facility (LBIF) located in Portsmouth, Hampshire
 * Occasional support of integration/test activities at Rohde & Schwarz Plant located in Teisnach, Germany

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