Engineer Officer (Communications Electronics)
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.
What will you do?
- 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
- Specialise in cyber security helping to defend communication networks across defence
- Manage and lead large teams of highly skilled technicians
- Play a vital role in keeping lines of communication open
Requirements at a glance
- Be aged 17.5 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
- An accredited Bachelors or Masters Degree in an appropriate STEM subject. Other degrees may be accepted if they contain modules in computing or engineering or are supported by previous education or experience.
- Candidates without the required degree can apply via the Defence STEM Undergraduate Sponsorship (DSUS) Scheme, which is designed to help gain the relevant degree from university.
- GCSE Grade 4 or Scottish Certificate of Education (SCE) at Grade 2 or Scottish National Equivalent (SNE) at Grade C in English Language
- You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria. Please see full details in the Entry Requirements on our website
- Pass the Officer and Aircrew Selection Centre
- Pass a Fitness test
Sectors
Royal Air Force
Charity, public & civil service +7
About us
The RAF is the UK’s aerial, peacekeeping & fighting force. Made up of full-time Regulars & spare-time Reserves, the RAF enforces international law overseas while bringing aid & protection to the victims of Disaster & War. Not just the defender of UK airspace, the RAF also provides search-&-rescue for both military personnel & civilians in times of emergency.
Sectors
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.
What will you do?
- 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
- Specialise in cyber security helping to defend communication networks across defence
- Manage and lead large teams of highly skilled technicians
- Play a vital role in keeping lines of communication open
Requirements at a glance
- Be aged 17.5 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
- An accredited Bachelors or Masters Degree in an appropriate STEM subject. Other degrees may be accepted if they contain modules in computing or engineering or are supported by previous education or experience.
- Candidates without the required degree can apply via the Defence STEM Undergraduate Sponsorship (DSUS) Scheme, which is designed to help gain the relevant degree from university.
- GCSE Grade 4 or Scottish Certificate of Education (SCE) at Grade 2 or Scottish National Equivalent (SNE) at Grade C in English Language
- You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria. Please see full details in the Entry Requirements on our website
- Pass the Officer and Aircrew Selection Centre
- Pass a Fitness test
Royal Air Force
Charity, public & civil service +7
About us
The RAF is the UK’s aerial, peacekeeping & fighting force. Made up of full-time Regulars & spare-time Reserves, the RAF enforces international law overseas while bringing aid & protection to the victims of Disaster & War. Not just the defender of UK airspace, the RAF also provides search-&-rescue for both military personnel & civilians in times of emergency.
