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 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 defend 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.

Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people.

Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are:

• Generous Parental Leave: Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks 
• Professional and Personal Development: Up to $5,000 per year of allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year can be used towards well-being such as a gym membership or assets related to well-being activities 
• 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 
• Dress For Your Day: We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust 
• Reward & Recognition Program: Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more 
• Employee Assistance Program: for employees and family members 
• Annual Nova employee engagement: 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 
• Access to Defence Health and Travel Insurance 
• Free Flu Vaccination annually 
• Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice 
• Nova Employee Share Offer 
• An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive culture 
• Social activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari – we don't like to take ourselves too seriously

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Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Paul Sloan in the Nova Talent Acquisition Team on

Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation.

Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.

Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges 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. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests. To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation - Nova Systems RAP

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. To learn more, please visit:

About Nova:

Nova Systems is a global engineering services and technology solutions company with strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Singapore. From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand, and solve.

At Nova Systems, we provide highly specialised advice and solutions at scale, we are agile and ready to predict, react and respond. We refer to it as being "Optimised for Performance". Small enough to care, big enough to matter, we leverage the benefits of scale for our clients.

But what makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate.

At Nova Systems we see things differently. We bring (and take) a different perspective. We are the smarts behind the solution.