FIELD SUPPORT ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross View all jobs

  • Abu Dhabi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
  • Apply easily
A field-based Field Support Engineer role within our team, responsible for the daily supervision, maintenance, and on-site support of a deployed radio communication system at customer (military) locations across the UAE. The role requires close coordination with back-office teams and direct customer interaction, working under daily supervision of a Support Manager.Job Responsibilities
  • Perform day-to-day monitoring of infrastructure components, COTS hardware, radio equipment, and associated application software across sites
  • Carry out initial diagnosis and troubleshooting of hardware and software issues
  • Identify complex issues and escalate back-office teams with clear technical information and logs
  • Coordinate with customer and remote support teams to ensure smooth operations
  • Replace faulty hardware devices and components following established procedures
  • Deploy software updates and patches in a Linux-based environment
  • Execute automation playbooks using Ansible
  • Produce incident reports and maintain accurate records of system configurations and changes
  • Contribute to updating procedures and technical manuals
  • Provide direct technical support to the customer
  • Maintain accurate inventory of deployed equipment, tools, and consumables
  • Support movement of equipment to/from sites, ensuring proper transport, storage, and labelling
  • Track equipment lifecycle (installation, maintenance, return, replacement) using asset management tools
Key Qualifications
  • 3+ years in field support or technical support roles in an operational or customer-facing environment
  • Hands-on experience with electronic equipment, IT systems, and radio communication systems
  • Experience in defense projects or critical infrastructure (preferred)
  • Experience integrating and testing complex systems (a plus)
  • Valid UAE driver's license (travel across 20 sites required)
  • Must be able to obtain UAE security clearance for military site access
  • Experience with Linux-based systems
  • Knowledge of radio communication principles
  • Familiarity with Ansible or similar automation tools
  • Basic understanding of networking, RF equipment, and hardware/software integration
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and analytical skills
  • Strong reporting capabilities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Highly responsive and proactive
  • French and/or Arabic speaker (Advantage)
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