Application Engineer (EW)

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus available

Novated leasing

Annual leave

On-site parking

Hybrid working

RDO – Every third Friday

Income protection

Job summary

Rohde & Schwarz Australia is seeking an experienced Application Engineer to support the delivery of advanced EW, radar and RF test and evaluation solutions. Based in Adelaide, this role sits at the intersection of engineering, customer engagement and project delivery, acting as a trusted technical advisor throughout the solution lifecycle.

You will work with Defence customers, internal engineering teams, business development and R&D to support requirements analysis, system design, integration,

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in RF, Electrical, Electronics or Telecommunications engineering.
• Experience in Electronic Warfare, radar systems, RF testing or defence tech environments.
• Hands-on RF test equipment experience: spectrum analysers, signal generators, VNAs, oscilloscopes, power meters.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer projects from requirements gathering through installation, acceptance and ongoing support.
• Support EW, radar and RF testing activities using advanced test & measurement equipment.
• Perform system integration, verification, validation and troubleshooting.

Skills

RF Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Radar systems

Electronic Warfare

Python

Education

RF Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Telecommunications

Tools

Spectrum analysers

Signal generators

Vector network analysers

Oscilloscopes

Power meters

Job description

The Role

Rohde & Schwarz Australia is seeking an experiencedApplication Engineer to support the delivery of advanced EW, radar and RF test & evaluation solutions. Based in Adelaide, this role sits at the intersection of engineering, customer engagement and project delivery, acting as a trusted technical advisor throughout the solution lifecycle.

Working closely with Defence customers, internal engineering teams, business development and R&D stakeholders, you will support requirements analysis, system design, integration, testing, demonstrations, training and ongoing technical support. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands‑on technical work while building strong customer relationships and influencing future capability development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage customer projects from requirements gathering through to installation, acceptance and ongoing support.
• Support Electronic Warfare, radar and RF testing activities using advanced test and measurement equipment.
• Conduct system integration, verification, validation and troubleshooting activities.
• Develop technical documentation, test procedures and customer reports.
• Automate testing and analysis activities using Python or similar scripting languages.
• Deliver customer demonstrations, product presentations and technical workshops.
• Provide operator and maintainer training programs for customers.
• Support field deployments, upgrades and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with product development and engineering teams to enhance future capabilities.
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with Defence and industry stakeholders.
• Travel nationally and internationally to support customer projects and demonstrations.

The Person

You are an experienced RF, radar or Electronic Warfare professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working directly with customers. You can translate operational requirements into practical engineering outcomes and are comfortable operating in dynamic defence environments.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Degree qualification in RF Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications or a related discipline.
• Experience within Electronic Warfare, radar systems, RF testing, spectrum monitoring or defence technology environments.
• Strong hands‑on experience with RF test equipment including:
• Spectrum analysers
• Signal generators
• Vector network analysers
• Oscilloscopes
• Power meters
• Knowledge of radar principles, RF propagation, antenna systems and signal processing.
• Experience in system integration, verification and validation activities.
• Python or similar scripting experience for automation and data analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience delivering customer training and technical presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, engineers and senior stakeholders.
• Australian Driver's Licence.
• Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Existing NV1 Security Clearance highly regarded.
• Defence, Government or Prime Contractor experience advantageous.

Important Information

Due to the nature of our work, many of our roles require Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet these eligibility requirements.

Detailed information regarding the eligibility and clearance process can be found at:

https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances/about/overview

Who We Are

Rohde & Schwarz is a privately owned global company with approximately 13,000 employees. We are a leader in the design and manufacture of solutions for test and measurement, broadcast and media, secure radio communications, cybersecurity, radio monitoring, and radiolocation.

We design, integrate, and deliver system engineering solutions to both government and private organizations. As a trusted technology leader in the aerospace sector, our solutions are deployed in more than 80 countries worldwide. Rohde & Schwarz Australia is proud to be recognized as a Centre of Competence for Air Traffic Control.

Our Benefits

• A competitive salary package including a generous bonus
• Novated leasing and the option to purchase additional annual leave
• Free on-site parking and proximity to a major public transport hub
• Tailored training and development opportunities to support your goals
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• RDO – Every third Friday of the month
• Comprehensive income protection scheme

Rohde & Schwarz is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.