Our Federal Government Client is seeking a Satellite Communications Engineer.

This is a long-term contract role for 12 months with 2 x 12-month extensions, located at our client’s Canberra, ACT office (onsite only)

As the selected candidate, you will:
• Design, implement, and maintain satellite communication systems across client's global Posts.
• Support the Satellite Modernisation Project with a focus on GEO and NGSO technologies.
• Contribute to high-level design activities and technology investigations.
• Assist in the deployment and maintenance of satellite terminals.
• Collaborate with architecture, cyber assurance, and regional technical officers to ensure secure and reliable communications.
• Travel to geographically dispersed client's Posts and remote locations as required for system deployment, maintenance, and support activities.

To be successful in this role you should have:
• 5+ years’ demonstrated experience in satellite communications engineering, including GEO and NGSO systems.
• Strong understanding of RF and microwave communication systems, including design, testing, and optimisation.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing high-availability WAN services, including satellite-based connectivity solutions.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation such as high-level designs and maintenance plans.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly for deployments and support activities.

It is desirable if you have:
• Experience supporting government or defence satellite communications projects.
• Ability to mentor or provide technical guidance to junior engineers or field technicians.

Due to security clearance requirements for this role, candidates must be Australian citizens with a current active Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) clearance.

Apply now for immediate consideration – contact Param Kaur on 02 6268 9781 quoting Job Reference: #267935.
The closing date for this role is on Friday, 05 September 2025.
Expression of Interest for other Satellite Communications Engineer roles will remain open until 15 September 2025.

Please note: Only candidates that meet the above criteria will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the position.