Communications Engineer

Nova Systems is a leading engineering services and technology solutions partner. Our vision is to solve the complex challenges that really matter to our clients. One such client is the Electromagnetic Warfare and Intelligence Systems (EWIS) branch within the Joint Systems division of CASG.

EWIS strives to be at the forefront of supporting and delivering some of the most exciting capability within Defence. As part of Joint Systems, EWIS contributes to the acquisition and support of systems for electronic warfare, command and control, satellites, and guided weapons.

About the Role:

As a Communications Engineer – RF, you will be supporting key EW projects within EWIS-L SPO delivering and sustaining critical Defence capability in support of Australia’s war fighters in executing Defence’s mission to defeat Australia and its national interests.

You will bring your extensive Communication Engineering background in RF and Photonics to support across the range of EW capability development and delivery activities across the EW program.

Note: This role/s are to be based in Melbourne or Canberra, though anyone that is willing to relocate is encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop engineering models for advanced EW concepts and capabilities.
- Conduct specialist engineering activities in support of advanced R&D with the EW domain.
- Assist the EWIS-L SPO in reviewing and providing engineering advice on documentation delivered by both Industry and Governmental organisation.
- Liaise with Defence and non-Defence stakeholders.

What we would like from you:

- A relevant Engineering degree, qualifications and specific domain/industry experience.
- A demonstrably elevated level of professional knowledge on EW, Communications Engineering, RF and Photonics.
- Relevant experience in engineering artefact development and review activities.
- A demonstrably high level of professional knowledge on applicable EW systems, equipment, or technology.
- Experience using ASDEFCON principles.
- High level communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Current NV2 AGSVA clearance OR ability to gain an NV2 security clearance.

Life at Nova – it all adds up

With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.

Some of the benefits you will have access to include:

- Generous Parental Leave: Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks.
- Professional and Personal Development: Up to $5,000 per year of allowance with PD leave included.
- Additional Leave: Ranges from - Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks), and Community Service.
- Flexibility: We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people.
- Reward & Recognition Program: Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers.
- Employee Assistance Program: for employees and family members.
- Annual ANZ conference: Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun
- Well-being Hub with access to health and fitness content.

Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included. We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.

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