Electronics Engineer (HSE-TS-IMS-2026-161-LD)

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations.  We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you. Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who we are supporting  The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including: * Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats. * Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations. * Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces. * Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks. * Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers. Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities. The program Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS) The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V. To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Role ID - 2025-0349 Role Background The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has been established with a view to meeting the collective requirements of some or all NATO nations in the fields of capability delivery and service provision related to Consultation, Command & Control as well as Communications, Information and Cyber Defence functions, thereby also facilitating the integration of Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Target Acquisition functions and their associated information exchange. NCIA is dedicated to acquiring, deploying, and defending communication systems for NATO’s political decision-makers and Commands. It operates on the frontlines against cyber-attacks, collaborating closely with governments and industry to prevent future debilitating attacks. The NCIA plays a crucial role in maintaining NATO’s technological edge and ensuring the collective defence and crisis management capabilities of the Alliance. In pursuit of our mission, we require specialized advisory services to enhance  our interim workforce capacity. Role Duties and Responsibilities * Antenna and RF Signal-Chain Engineering * Maintaining antenna pointing, tracking, alignment, calibration of mechanical and control systems. * Overseeing RF front-end/back-end maintenance: modems, up/down-converters, LNA/TWTA/SSPA, filters, waveguides, and associated hardware. * Supporting link budget verification, signal quality monitoring, noise figure control, interference mitigation. * Assisting with weather, environmental, and surface reflections effects impacting signal path (radome maintenance, protective surfaces). * Structural, Anchoring & Civil/Mechanical Systems * Inspecting and maintain antenna foundations, pedestals, radome structural integrity, anchoring systems. * Supporting civil/structural works associated with site, including radomes, support towers, site drainage, buildings, shelters. * Overseeing mechanical equipment: radome motors/hydraulic or pneumatic systems, radome seals.. * Power, Environmental & Facility Systems * Managing prime power (diesel generators, fuel systems), backup power, UPS, battery systems. * Maintaining HVAC, air handling, climate control, dehumidification, ventilation, fire suppression systems. * Monitoring environmental conditions inside RF shelters/rooms (temperature, humidity) critical to RF performance. * Safety, Compliance & Regulatory * Ensuring site compliance with host nation electrical codes, HSE standards, safety policies (electrical, fire, hazardous substances). * Maintaining grounding, lightning protection bonding per standards. * Supporting audits, certifications, inspections, and ensure documentation is up to date. * Lifecycle, Obsolescence & Upgrade Support * Tracking equipment lifecycles and obsolescence risk (spare parts availability, vendor support). * Assisting in preparing upgrade / replacement plans for aging or failing components. * Supporting integration of new equipment or enhancements (e.g. filter upgrades, RF path improvements, mechanical improvements). * Operational Support & Incident Response * Providing fault diagnosis and corrective maintenance for station infrastructure and RF/SATCOM systems. * Supporting 24/7 or emergency response as required (depending on severity). * Liaising with operations, remote support, or central engineering for resolving issues beyond local scope. * Documentation, Reporting & Interface * Maintaining configuration control: keep technical baselines, drawings, as-built documentation up to date. * Maintaining local logbooks, ITSM/Ticketing system entries, TT-Comms (or equivalent). * Producing monthly engineering support reports with activities, faults, corrective and preventive maintenance, recommendations, risk assessments. * Supporting the Principal Engineer with technical justifications, decision support, acceptance of delivered works, and briefing material. Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications * SATCOM Expertise: Minimum of three years of practical experience in SATCOM systems, including UHF, SHF, HF and EHF systems. * Technical Expertise: Familiarity with modern military communication networks, including interfaces, protocols, and experience with SATCOM Operations. * Customer Service and Incident Management: Experience in service management (incident, problem management, etc.) and a customer-focused approach in a control centre environment. * Experience in test equipment usage (e.g. spectrum analyser, vector network analyser, oscilloscope, power meter) and ability to automatize measurements using different programs/programming languages (e.g. LabView, Matlab, Pyhton, C). * NATO Environment: Prior experience working in a NATO or multinational military setting, with a solid understanding of NATO operational standards and protocols. Education * University Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, or a related field, with at least two years of post-related experience or Higher Vocational Training with a minimum of five years of post-related experience. Language * English Working Location * The Hague, Netherlands Working Policy * Onsite Travel * Some travel to other NATO sites may be required Security Clearance * Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isn't for you, please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up.

OVERVIEW Balltec designs, manufactures and tests high integrity mechanical connectors for critical applications in the global renewable energy and oil and gas sectors. The engineering team creates technical solutions for the transfer of load in moorings, lifting components and subsea cable connections.   As a member company of Venterra Group, Balltec is working at the forefront of the global energy transition, supplying engineering solutions to the offshore wind and the emerging floating wind markets. As a company, Balltec is targeting significant growth to provide even more effective support for our clients in this industry.   The Mechatronics Design Engineer will work alongside other engineers and internal company personnel to engineer final design solutions, develop conceptual designs, support existing products and perform testing/analysis of new and existing products. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead the design of electro-mechanical assemblies as part of multi-disciplinary engineering teams. * Act as the technical authority and design/specify control systems for electro-hydraulic tools, including PLCs, embedded controllers, I/O, sensors, actuators, and HMIs. * Produce and maintain key system documentation: 3D models, manufacturing drawings and design calculations (P&IDs, schematics, control narratives, FDS, interface specs, I/O lists, and test procedures). * Integrate and configure sensors and communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, CAN). * Oversee and support factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation of control systems. * Deliver operator training, manuals, and after-sales support as required. * Collaborate with other departments (Mechanical Design, Production, QA, Sales) to ensure effective communication, manufacturability, and reliability. * Contribute to R&D activities, technical solutions for bids, and continuous product improvement. * Ensure compliance with company policies, quality, and HSE procedures. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE * Degree or HND in Mechatronics, Control, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or equivalent experience. * At least 5–8 years’ experience in electro-mechanical or industrial control systems, preferably with electro-hydraulic integration. * Experience of basic controls system programming, ladder logic and sensor integration. * Experience in mechanical design and verification (preferred). * Hands-on commissioning experience (FAT/SAT), with willingness to travel for abroad for such work. * Strong IT, written, and verbal communication skills. * Full UK driving license (preferred, not required). REQUIRED SKILLS * Extensive experience in the design of electro-mechanical assemblies. * Experience of PLC integration and basic PLC programming. * Experience in the design and verification of mechanical components.    * Excellent communications skills – must interface successfully with other engineers, non-technical personnel and with customers to define and implement solutions. * Demonstrated initiative in solving challenging problems. Right to Work: At this time, we are onlu able to consider applocants who are authorised to work in the UK without the requirement for a visa..  OTHER BENEFITS * 38 hour working week (averaged over 2 weeks) with alternate Fridays or every Friday afternoon off. * 8% company pension contribution. * Cycle to work scheme * 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays * Company events  * Internal job grade 3 - 6   At Venterra:   At Venterra, we are committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We take inclusion and diversity seriously. We know that getting this right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values. We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. We are an equal opportunity employer. Our vision is for Venterra to be a place where people of all ethnicities feel welcomed to work.