Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future.
Downer Professional Services comprises of three business units our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice, and Team Downer, which partners with CASG and NSSG as a major service provider to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for clients across Defence and National Security.
We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Radio Frequency Engineer in Canberra to work at the Land Network Integration Centre.
What You’ll Do
This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including:
* Conduct Test & Evaluation of RF systems and waveforms, ensuring performance, reliability, and alignment with Defence requirements.
* Maintain and ensure serviceability of RF test equipment, supporting ongoing operational readiness.
* Provide SME advice on RF systems and combat platforms, including EMI/EMC considerations, and coordinate engineering efforts across Defence stakeholders.
* Support development, deployment, and improvement of RF test tools and test plans, contributing to TCNBL and broader Defence capability.
* Lead operational analysis, risk‑reduction activities, and acceptance testing, while participating in program events and upholding APS conduct, ethics, and safety standards.
What You’ll Bring
* Tertiary qualifications in RF Engineering.
* Ability to produce high‑quality technical documentation, supporting engineering, testing, and system assurance activities.
* Experience in software development and/or writing acceptance test procedures, contributing to tool development and validation workflows.
* Knowledge of deployable ADF command‑and‑control systems and large‑scale virtualised environments (ESXi) to support Defence‑focused engineering tasks.
* Experience in data and configuration management, including maintaining documentation, baselines, and controlled system changes.
Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement.
More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.
Why Downer Professional Services
At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests.
What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services
* Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
* Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
* Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through
* Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.
You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.
We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.
As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.
If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.