Communication Systems Technician

RTX; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Australia is seeking Electronics Technicians to support maintenance and upgrades of advanced Collins Class submarine systems at Osborne Naval Shipyard and Mawson Lakes workshops. You will work in small teams with independence to complete serviceable and safe equipment tasks.

Applicants should have a Certificate III in Electronics or Communications and 3+ years of fault finding, with RF test equipment experience and knowledge of interfaces, protocols and networking.

Qualifications

• Certificate III Electronics or Communications required.
• 3+ years of electronic system fault finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with electrical/data interfaces and network protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Apply skills to update, upgrade and upkeep on complex electronic equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems, implementing effective solutions.
• Prepare and execute project update and sustainment plans to meet budget and timelines.
• Collaborate with engineering specialists to report problems and develop solutions.
• Assist with assembly, installation and testing of equipment and systems.

Skills

Fault finding

Networking protocols

Schematic reading

Education

Certificate III Electronics or Communications

Tools

RF test equipment

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-24

Country:

Australia

Location:

AU-SA-MAWSON LAKES-111 ~ 1-11 Technology Dr ~ BLDG 111

Position Role Type:

Onsite

• Join an industry leader and one of the most reputable technology innovators in the world
• Rewarding opportunity supporting Australia's most strategic defence capability.
• Apply and grow your skills as a specialist Technician in current and future capabilities
• Working with a great team by the water at the Osborne Naval Shipyard and Mawson Lakes, South Australia

When you join Raytheon Australia, you are joining a recognised leader and trusted partner to the Australian defence industry and real sovereign capability. As the leading combat systems integrator for Australia most strategic defence assets: our fleet of Collins Class Submarines, we provide mission support and solutions to protect, secure and defend our nation.

Based at Osborne Naval Shipyard and workshops in Mawson Lakes we are seeking Electronics Technicians to join our team who, during major availabilities introduce new cutting-edge technologies to the Collins Class.

You will enjoy exciting work and rewarding career opportunities, focusing on the advancement, maintenance and technical support to the class. Being successful you have the opportunity to work in small teams whilst also maintaining independence in the execution of the work.

We offer an excellent salary with outstanding opportunities to grow and develop your career. Raytheon Australia's has an exclusive professional development program, and a raft of employee benefits tailored to suit every stage of your career and lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply the skills necessary to perform update, upgrade and upkeep on complex electronic equipment and systems.
• Understand system features and capabilities; to enable you to promptly assess, trouble shoot and diagnose problems while implementing solutions as required.
• Prepare and execute project update and sustainment plans to meet budget and timeline objectives.
• Work collaboratively with engineering specialists to report problems, develop solutions and provide feedback; cooperating with colleagues to ensure equipment is serviceable and safe to meet the operational requirements of Collins Class Submarines.
• Support your peers and other teams by contributing to the development of and assisting with the assembly, installation and testing of equipment and systems.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of Certificate III Electronics or Communications.
• Understanding and experience (3 or more years) in electronic system fault finding and diagnostic skills; electrical and data interface standards and protocols; operating systems/servers, network protocols.
• An understanding of, and an ability to use, modern RF test and measurement equipment.
• Experience working in a small and dynamic team to deliver outcomes to defined timelines.
• Meet the work, health and safety requirements - both Raytheon Australia and legal standards.

This position may require availability to travel within Australia and Overseas to support Submarine maintenance.

The successful Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain up to a Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance as needed. Eligibility can be found at https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-suitability

This is the opportunity for you to build your career in a world class team and help update and sustain the Defence systems that keep Australia safe.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.