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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.
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
Entry requirements
An accredited Bachelor's or Master's 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)
Degrees must be accredited by one or more of the 4 professional engineering institutions most closely aligned to the organisation’s needs: the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS); the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE); the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET); or (for CE officers only) the British Computer Society (BCS).
Other engineering degrees might 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 GCSE at Grade C/4 or Scottish National Equivalent (SNE) grade 5 in English Language.
Be aged between 21 and 47.
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.
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.
A Modern Force: The RAF recognises the value of a person’s ability no matter their ethnicity, social background, religion or belief, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status/civil partnership.
Are you interested in becoming and Engineering Officer but still a studying for a degree? Then please see our sponsorship opportunity here.
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How to Apply
Please make sure you meet allthe entry requirements listed above before you apply.
