RF Engineer Role
We are seeking a skilled RF Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering technical solutions and working on the end-to-end build, installation, testing, and commissioning of ionosonde equipment.
* The RF Engineer will manage technical activities for the build, site installation, testing, and commissioning of ionosonde equipment and associated IT network and Linux based software configuration.
* They will prepare required site installation plans, site acceptance test results, and operational safety documents as needed.
* The engineer will work collaboratively with project managers to manage the roll-out schedule and associated activities, including identifying risks and mitigating actions.
* They will develop transition to operations documentation and support the transition to operations in accordance with established processes and quality management systems.
* The engineer will perform technical work in line with allocated technical authority from the Operational Technology & Engineering department.
* They will provide guidance and advice on technical aspects of the project.
* Provide guidance and advice on equipment retrieval, spares reallocation, decommissioning, and disposal.
* The engineer will work with vendors, service providers, IT Architecture, Infrastructure, Security, Network, and delivery teams to ensure the ionosonde solution is delivered and supported appropriately, meeting solution requirements, and ensuring quality and timely delivery.
* Proactively identify Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAID) for assigned work and communicate them to project managers.
* Undertake other duties within the organization as required.
* Comply with all work, health, and safety policies and procedures, and take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees, contractors, and visitors who may be affected by your conduct.
This role requires strong technical skills in radio frequencies, system engineering, and Linux based software configuration, along with excellent communication and organizational skills.
This position requires a high level of autonomy and self-motivation, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
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Key Skills:
* Mandatory: Significant experience in delivery of systems engineering and technical solutions.
* Extensive knowledge of RF and supporting technologies.
* Experience with radio frequencies and radar equipment design, integration, and commissioning.
* A self-starter, highly motivated, and capable of carrying out technical engineering tasks under minimal supervision.
* High-level written and oral communication skills and excellent organizational skills.
* Exceptional problem-solving capabilities with a focus on simplification.
* Demonstrated approach which is pragmatic, flexible, self-aware, and results-driven.
* The candidate must state their agreement to have or obtain a Baseline security clearance.
* A degree or diploma from an Australian educational institution, or a comparable overseas qualification, which is appropriate to the duties; OR other comparable qualifications, which are appropriate to the duties.
* Experience on projects upgrading brownfield sites with new RF equipment and integration with existing antennas.
* Experience with Linux based software configuration and Python.
* Experience with solar power and battery systems.
* Experience working across multiple sites at once, managing the expectations of project schedules, dealing with competing priorities.
* Experience with liaising with vendors, subcontractors, and internal customers.