Joint Fires Test Support Technician

Job #: R

Location: Australia

Category: Network Administration and Ops

Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time

Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift: Day

Remote Type: No Remote

Clearance: AU - NV-1

External Referral Program: Ineligible

Sector: AU

Description

• Life Days are the Leidos way of recognising that we all need extra time to take care of life. By working slightly more than the minimum weekly hours (2 hours per week for full-timers), you can accrue up to 12 days of leave per year.
• Leidos Life Hub provides access to discount offers or cashback rewards with over 400 Australian and International retailers.
• Due to the nature of the role, you must be an Australian Citizen and hold an active NV-1 (or above) AGVSA Security Clearance.

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Do Work That Matters

Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world's toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.

Your New Role and Responsibilities

Join a crucial team that supports the testing and integration of Variable Message Format (VMF) systems across ADF platforms. As a Joint Fires Test Support Technician, your role will be pivotal in ensuring the interoperability and effectiveness of tactical datalink capabilities within the Integrated Warfighting Network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, conduct, analyse, and report on VMF testing of ADF systems and platforms.
• Assist in the evaluation and validation of a wide range of ADF VMF-enabled systems.
• Set up and configure RF and IP-based systems for system-level and interoperability testing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure test objectives align with operational requirements.
• Maintain detailed documentation and contribute to the development of testing procedures and technical reports.

What You'll Bring to Make an Impact

• ADF Fires Systems Experience – Familiarity with configuration, operation, and TTPs of systems such as AFATDS, APASS, ATAK, DFCS, and DFSTS.
• Tactical Radio Knowledge – Hands-on experience with Harris radios (AN/PRC-152A, 117G, 150, 158, 160) and associated configuration tools.
• VMF Standards Proficiency – Understanding of VMF protocols, including Header and Data Link Protocols, and their role in Joint Fires data distribution.
• Technical Testing Skills – Background in test and evaluation of military systems, including RF/IP setups and system interoperability.
• Additional Technical Competencies – Desirable skills include crypto keying (SKL), Harris CPA, Microsoft Visio, and a strong willingness to learn and grow in technical domains.

Don't worry if you don't tick all the boxes – if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application. We're most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go.

Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common Purpose

Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It's about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase – Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.

Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.

Next Steps

• To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
• Recruitment process - 1 virtual interview and/or 1 face-to-face & background checks.
• Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.
• We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team [email protected] if you'd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.