Senior Satellite Comms Engineering

2 weeks ago


Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Peoplebank Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

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)
As The Selected Candidate, You Will

  • 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's 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.

It Is 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: #267935.
The closing date for this role is on
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.



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