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Are you ready for a challenging and rewarding career as a Communications Engineer? As part of the Royal Signals, you’ll work at the forefront of modern military communications, engineering the systems and networks that keep the UK Armed Forces connected, informed, and ahead of the adversary. Fight and win the information battle with the Royal Signals.
- £25,200The minimum amount you’ll earn during training
- £25,200Your pay after completing basic trade training
- AgeFrom 16 years & 6 months to 35 years & 11 months
- QualificationsGCSEs or equivalent
A Future Built on Innovation and Expertise
Joining the Royal Signals as a Communications Engineer offers more than just a job; it’s a career with purpose, challenge, and unparalleled growth. Whether you’re safeguarding our communications, managing vital data systems, or building the infrastructure that underpins military operations, you’ll be part of an elite technical Corps fighting and winning the information battle.
The Communications Engineer role is divided into three exciting specialisations:
Network Engineer: Build and maintain the networks that enable secure communication across the globe.
Information Services Engineer: Manage and protect critical data systems and information technology.
Communications Infrastructure Engineer: Design, install, and maintain the physical and digital infrastructure that supports military communications.
Why Join as a Communications Engineer?
Diverse Career Pathways: Beyond your core role, qualifying as a Communications Engineer opens doors to incredible opportunities. You could take part in prestigious ceremonial duties, serve with the elite Air Assault Signals or Special Forces, specialise in Cyber Defence or Special Communications, and operate in some of the most challenging and dynamic environments worldwide.
Continued Professional Development: Earn while you learn with world-class apprenticeships. Work towards industry-recognised qualifications in networking, information systems, and infrastructure engineering that are highly valued in both military and private sectors.
Technical Excellence: From configuring cutting-edge systems to maintaining global communications, you’ll master a broad range of technologies to keep our forces operational in any environment.
Global Opportunities: Serve as a Royal Signals soldier, supporting operations in diverse and dynamic environments wherever the UK Armed Forces are deployed.
Leadership Development: Build your skills as a leader, mentoring and guiding others as you progress in your career.
Take the First Step
Choose your specialisation: Network Engineer, Information Services Engineer, or Communications Infrastructure Engineer and begin a journey towards advanced qualifications, leadership, and a career that makes a difference. Apply now to join the Royal Signals as a Communications Engineer.
Royal Signals
Fast moving and game changing, the Royal Signals are leaders in IT, Cyber and Telecommunications, providing battle-winning communications to every part of the Army. The Royal Signals are experts in engineering and operating systems, networks and cyber equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Depending on your specialisation, you could:
Engineer and maintain secure networks, including switches, routers, and servers.
Install and manage critical IT systems, ensuring seamless information sharing.
Plan and deploy robust communication infrastructure, including fibre optics and satellite systems.
Protect networks and information systems, integrating cybersecurity into every operation.
Work alongside military units, international allies, and industry partners to achieve Decision Advantage on the battlefield.
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Regular (full time)
Entry requirements
Age:
From 16 years & 6 months to 35 years & 11 months
Qualifications:
GCSE grade 4/C, Scottish National 5 grade C, or above in Maths or ICT, and
GCSE level 3/D, Scottish National 4, or above in English,
or RQF level 2 equivalents.
Security Clearance Required:
CTC
(SC at Ph 1)Basic physical fitness assessment:
Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
MSFT (beep test) level 6.6
Training for the role
Step 1
Your initial military training teaches you how to be a soldier, covering everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle.
If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do a basic military training (short) course at Harrogate.
If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the regular adult basic training.
Step 2
This is the start of your technical training designed to introduce basic signalling and communication skills while building on your existing military skills. You will be taught basic principles and skills, such as siting, operating and talking on military radios, radio logs, map marking, working at heights, health and safety, and of course security. As your career progresses you learn how to build and configure networks, manage system problems as well as gain an understanding of field generators and security, including cyber.
Qualifications you could get after training
Driving licences: B+E
Level 4 Network Engineer Apprenticeship
Level 3 Network Cable Installer Apprenticeship
Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths, English and IT
Level 4 Certified Network Infrastructure Technician
Level 5 Certified Network Infrastructure Design Professional
Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Apprenticeships: Level 4 Team Leading, Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring, and Level 6 Leadership and Management
Professional Registration with the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) at ICT Tech, IEng and CEng levels
Professional Registration with the British Computer Society (BCS) at RIT Tech and CITP levels
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management (Communications Management)
Through life learning opportunities and education up to Masters Degree level
Pay & benefits
You'll earn £25,200 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.
Find out more about pay and benefits.
How to Apply
Once your online application has been approved, you'll meet with a local recruiter. This is your chance to tell us about the role that you're interested in. When you go to the Assessment Centre, you'll take tests - the results will show whether you'd be suitable for this role, or should consider a different role.
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