Member of Technical Staff

As part of Spirent Communications, our Positioning Technologies business unit is where the world's leading companies turn when they need to accelerate their time-to-market for next-generation navigation and communication systems. In fact, every significant industry test in the last six years for devices deployed on land, at sea, in the air and in space, has used Spirent's test systems as the benchmark. We are continually recognised by customers, industry, press, and technology associations for our innovative thinking and our ground-breaking products. The navigation and communications market has untapped potential. The boundaries of how fast, far, and accurately voice and data can be transmitted have yet to be reached, or even defined. Spirent solutions are paving the way for tomorrow's communications.

As a Support Engineer at Spirent Positioning Technology, you will leverage your technical expertise as an integral part of our mission to deliver exceptional technical support to our international household name and industry leading clientele. Working closely with a friendly and close-knit team, you will report to the Support Services Manager for Positioning Technology products.

**About Spirent Communications**

Spirent is the leading global provider of automated test and assurance solutions for communications networks, cybersecurity, and positioning.

We provide innovative products, services, and managed solutions that address the test, assurance, and automation challenges of a new generation of technologies, including 5G, cloud, autonomous vehicles and beyond. From testing in the lab to testing in the real world, Spirent helps companies deliver on their promise to their customers of a new generation of connected devices and technologies.

**Why Spirent?... Because together we can shape tomorrow**

At Spirent, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to thriving in the ever-changing world of global technology. We embrace a culture where difference is valued and openness, mutual respect, collaboration, and fairness are considered fundamental. Spirent does not tolerate discrimination or offensive behaviour of any kind. We are committed to creating workplaces that genuinely reflect the diversity of the world we serve and an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work.

Your success is vital to our success, which is why we will support you to perform, grow, and contribute - with the confidence to be yourself. And to support your personal wellbeing, we hope you will love our dedication to creating the right work and life balance experience

Join Spirent and together let's shape tomorrow

**Requirements**:
**Education**
- BA, BEng or HND in appropriate Engineering discipline.

**Experience**

**_Essential:_**
- Demonstrable related experience in a high technology organisation.
- Direct experience providing technical customer support.
- Direct and recent experience using standard RF and other test equipment such as:

- Power Meters
- Spectrum analysers
- Frequency counters
- Oscilloscopes
- Ability to read, analyse, and interpret technical manuals, RFCs, national and international standards, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or regulations.
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence, effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the employees of the company.

**_Desirable:_**
- Experience with the Linux OS.
- Experience with tools such as Salesforce and Jira.

**Behaviours**:

- Sees value from collaboration.
- Seek and use feedback to develop and improve.
- Take ownership and responsibility of work activities.
- Identify and implement/communicate opportunities for change.
- Inspire, enable and empower those that you come in to contact with.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Proven problem-solving abilities.
- Flexible and dedicated approach.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple priorities.

The role will be primarily working onsite at our Paignton office with occasional requirement to visit customer facilities, worldwide. You must have a willingness to travel within Europe and occasionally further afield, up to 20% of the time.