Senior Satellite Comms Engineering

3 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Peoplebank Full time

Peoplebank Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Our Federal Government Client is seeking a Satellite Communications Engineer. This is a long-term contract role for 12 months with 2 x 12-month extensions, located at our client's Canberra, ACT office (onsite only).

Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and maintain satellite communication systems across client's global Posts.
  • Support the Satellite Modernisation Project with a focus on GEO and NGSO technologies.
  • Contribute to high-level design activities and technology investigations.
  • Assist in the deployment and maintenance of satellite terminals.
  • Collaborate with architecture, cyber assurance, and regional technical officers to ensure secure and reliable communications.
  • Travel to geographically dispersed client Posts and remote locations as required for system deployment, maintenance, and support activities.
To Be Successful In This Role You Should Have
  • 5+ years' demonstrated experience in satellite communications engineering, including GEO and NGSO systems.
  • Strong understanding of RF and microwave communication systems, including design, testing, and optimisation.
  • Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing high-availability WAN services, including satellite-based connectivity solutions.
  • Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation such as high-level designs and maintenance plans.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly for deployments and support activities.
Desirable If You Have
  • Experience supporting government or defence satellite communications projects.
  • Ability to mentor or provide technical guidance to junior engineers or field technicians.

Due to security clearance requirements for this role, candidates must be Australian citizens with a current active Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) clearance.

Apply now for immediate consideration – contact Param Kaur on quoting Job Reference: # The closing date for this role is Friday, 05 September 2025. Expression of Interest for other Satellite Communications Engineer roles will remain open until 15 September 2025.

Please note: Only candidates that meet the above criteria will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the position.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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