About the Organisation:

We are a government-owned organisation dedicated to providing safe, secure, efficient, and environmentally responsible air traffic management services. Managing millions of aircraft movements annually and supporting international aviation, we operate across multiple centres with a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and industry-leading technology.

Primary Purpose of the Role:

As a Senior Engineering Specialist (Communications), you will oversee the technical implementation, sustainment, and ongoing enhancement of aerodrome communication systems within our platform portfolio. This includes voice switching platforms, telecommunications, dispatch consoles, camera systems, and other aerodrome systems that support communication, control, and monitoring for air traffic control operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and support systems throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance with safety and management policies.
• Apply systems engineering principles in planning, design, implementation, and testing of new and upgraded systems.
• Manage technology change processes, configuration management, and risk tracking.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance, including safety and security considerations.
• Prepare technical documentation, test plans, and performance reports.
• Investigate and resolve complex system issues, ensuring system reliability and maintainability.
• Maintain awareness of industry standards, emerging technologies, and best practices.
• Promote safety behaviours, participate in hazard reviews, and ensure compliance with safety policies.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology from an accredited institution.
• Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer (e.g., RPEQ).
• Proven experience in systems engineering, telecommunications system design, testing, and implementation.
• Demonstrated stakeholder and vendor management skills.
• Strong documentation skills with experience in solution architecture and system design.
• Desirable: Knowledge of Information Security Manual (ISM) principles and controls.

Skills & Competencies:

• Extensive experience in systems development, design, and testing at a high leve
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team.

Why Join Us?
Be part of an innovative organisation committed to excellence in air traffic management. Contribute to vital national infrastructure, work with cutting-edge technology, and develop your career in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson
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Casual Loading
Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.