Wireless Network Engineer

2 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia ProFound People Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

An Australian R&D and manufacturing company developing advanced defence and industrial systems is expanding its engineering team and now hiring a
Wireless Network Engineer
to support the development of secure and reliable communication networks.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, configuring, and testing the communication links that enable command, telemetry, and data exchange between platforms and ground systems. You will work with RF, satellite, LTE/5G, and other wireless technologies to create resilient network architectures with a strong focus on low latency, redundancy, and cybersecurity. The position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to advanced technologies and complex engineering challenges.

This is a full-time, Adelaide-based role with excellent access to public transport and parking.

Full relocation is required for interstate candidates; cost assistance is provided.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, configure, and test communication networks for command, control, and telemetry.
  • Configure network architecture to ensure resilience, redundancy, low latency, and high throughput.
  • Integrate communication systems with wider hardware and software platforms.
  • Conduct lab, simulation, and field test activities to validate performance.
  • Implement encryption, secure configuration, and intrusion detection measures.
  • Develop tools and procedures for monitoring, diagnostics, and sustainment.
  • Produce documentation including network designs, test reports, and integration procedures.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience in network or communications engineering in defence, telecoms, or other mission-critical domains.
  • Strong understanding of IP networking, routing, switching, and QoS.
  • Experience with RF communications such as S-band, C-band, LTE/5G, or satellite.
  • Knowledge of secure communications including encryption, authentication, and key management.
  • Familiarity with Linux-based networking and diagnostic tools such as Wireshark or iPerf.
  • Must be an Australian citizen with the ability to obtain security clearance
    .

Desirable but not essential:

  • Knowledge of defence cybersecurity standards and accreditation processes.
  • Experience with software-defined radios (SDRs) and adaptive modulation/coding
  • Awareness of EMC considerations and antenna integration.

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