Communications Engineer

About the Role

As a Communications Engineer within Babcock's High Frequency Network (HFN) team, you'll play a key role in the design, testing, and integration of the Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System.

You'll be responsible for applying systems engineering principles to complex hardware and communications solutions, supporting key Defence programs that directly contribute to national security and mission readiness.

You'll work across the full engineering product lifecycle and collaborate with subsystem design teams, IV&V teams, suppliers, and contractors to ensure smooth product delivery and integration, both in the lab and on operational sites.

About You

You're a degree-qualified engineer with experience in systems or communications engineering, and you're confident working independently while knowing when to seek guidance on more complex issues.

Your ability to apply engineering theory to real-world problems sets you apart, and you bring a passion for continuous improvement, technical accuracy, and delivering high-quality solutions.

Your strong communication skills and attention to detail enable you to contribute effectively to technical discussions, tender evaluations, and design reviews.

Most importantly, you're driven by a sense of purpose and pride in contributing to Defence capability through innovative engineering.

To be successful in this position you will bring :

• Relevant experience in relatable technical / engineering roles.
• Working knowledge of the design, analysis, test, and support techniques associated with electronic equipment.
• Understanding of techniques and technologies that may interface with electronic equipment.
• An understanding of applicable engineering toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation, and analysis software)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead a small team to achieve desired results.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• We provide an agile work environment where you're able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;
• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
• You'll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and muchmore, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave;
• You'll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,700 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion.

We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve :

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together , please apply via the 'Apply Now' button below.

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We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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Req #64691