Senior Satellite Comms/Radio Frequency Engineer
Contract duration: 12-month contract with potential extension
Location of work: ACT (Candidates from other States willing to relocate may be considered)
Working arrangements: On-site
DFP Recruitment is currently looking for a skilled Senior Satellite Communications/Radio Frequency Engineer to support a Federal Government client. The position focuses on the design, deployment, and ongoing support of satellite communication systems, covering both established GEO platforms and next-generation NGSO technologies.
The candidates must have a Minimum Active NV1 Security clearance.
Role responsibilities
* Proven experience (5+ years) in satellite communications engineering, including both GEO and NGSO environments.
* Solid knowledge of RF and microwave systems, encompassing design, testing, troubleshooting, and optimisation activities.
* Experience in designing and delivering high-availability WAN services, including satellite-based solutions that provide robust and resilient connectivity across remote and distributed sites.
* Capability to develop clear and comprehensive technical documentation, such as high-level design documents and maintenance strategies.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
* Preparedness to travel frequently to Posts and remote locations to support deployment, maintenance, and operational requirements.
Skills
* Background in supporting satellite communications initiatives within government or defence environments.
* Ability to mentor junior engineers or provide technical leadership to field support teams.
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