Satellite Communications Engineer / Senior Radio Frequency Engineer
Security Requirement:
Must hold an active NV1 security clearance
About the Opportunity:
An experienced Satellite Communications Engineer / Senior Radio Frequency Engineer is required to support a major satellite communications modernisation initiative within a federal government ICT environment. This role will contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of satellite communications systems, supporting both legacy Geostationary Orbit (GEO) infrastructure and emerging Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) technologies. Working within a multidisciplinary technical team, the successful candidate will support high-level system design activities, assist with technology investigations, and contribute to the deployment and maintenance of satellite terminals across geographically distributed operational locations. The role requires close collaboration with architecture, cyber assurance, and regional technical teams to ensure reliable, secure, and high-performance communications services.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, implement, and maintain satellite communications systems supporting enterprise network environments
* Support infrastructure spanning GEO and NGSO satellite technologies
* Contribute to technical investigations and system architecture activities related to satellite communications
* Deploy, configure, and maintain satellite terminals and RF communication infrastructure
* Support delivery of high-availability WAN services using satellite connectivity solutions
* Produce high-quality technical documentation, including system designs and maintenance procedures
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architecture, cyber security, and operational technical teams
* Participate in deployment, maintenance, and operational support activities, including travel to geographically dispersed locations where required
Required Skills & Experience:
* Minimum 5 years' experience in satellite communications engineering
* Experience working with GEO and NGSO satellite systems
* Strong knowledge of RF and microwave communication systems, including design, testing, and optimisation
* Experience implementing high-availability WAN connectivity using satellite technologies
* Ability to develop technical documentation and high-level designs
* Strong communication and collaboration skills working within multidisciplinary technical teams
* Willingness and ability to travel to remote or geographically dispersed operational locations when required
Highly Desirable:
* Experience supporting government or defence satellite communications environments
* Ability to mentor or provide technical guidance to engineers or field technicians
* Qualifications such as Bachelor or Diploma of Engineering (Electronics or Communications).
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