Systems Engineer – RF/ SATCOM

14 hours ago

Brookvale New South Wales Australia Av-Comm Pty Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Key Responsibilities


• Design, develop, and integrate RF and SATCOM systems for defence and secure communications.


• Lead systems engineering activities including requirements analysis, system architecture, design documentation, and verification planning.


• Draft and manage ASDEFCON-compliant documentation across the full lifecycle: requirements, design, testing, and acceptance.


• Perform link budget analysis, RF propagation studies, and system performance evaluations.


• Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of SATCOM terminals and ground stations.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, mechanical, and project engineers.


• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including system specifications, test plans, and user manuals.


• Engage with ADF stakeholders to ensure compliance with defence standards and protocols.


• Stay current with emerging technologies and defence communication standards.

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Required Qualifications & Experience


• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Systems Engineering, or related field.


• Minimum 5 years of experience in RF/SATCOM engineering, with at least 2 years in a defence or ADF-related environment.


• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering and drafting ASDEFCON documentation.


• Strong understanding of satellite communications architectures, RF systems, and modulation techniques.


• Experience with ASDEFCON, and other defence-specific standards.


• Familiarity with tactical and strategic SATCOM systems used by the ADF.


• Proficiency in RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, etc.).


• Ability to obtain or currently hold an Australian Government Security Clearance (NV1 or higher preferred).

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Desirable Skills


• Experience with satellite ground station design and deployment.


• Knowledge of IP networking and cybersecurity in SATCOM environments.


• Project management experience in defence or government projects.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

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