Defence Communications & Data Links Engineer (Interop)

Amentum; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised parking

Flexible working

Paid parental leave

Study leave

Reserve leave

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced Communications and Data Links Engineer to join a major Defence capability program. You will provide specialist engineering expertise across communications systems, tactical data links, network architectures and interoperability activities to deliver mission-critical outcomes.

Working within a multidisciplinary project team, you will develop, integrate and verify communications solutions, engage with Defence stakeholders and industry partners, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification required with Defence security clearance eligibility.
• Experience with Defence comms systems, networks and data links.
• Understanding of comms architectures, SATCOM and interoperability.
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and propose solutions.
• Experience producing engineering docs and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Assess communications systems, data links and networks against requirements.
• Design, integrate and verify communications and data-link capabilities.
• Develop technical documentation, architecture products and recommendations.
• Analyse system performance and identify improvements.
• Collaborate with Defence, industry partners and stakeholders.
• Contribute to systems integration and interoperability assessments.
• Identify and manage technical risks and dependencies.
• Provide technical advice to support decisions.

Skills

Security clearance

Defence communications

SATCOM

Interoperability

Systems engineering

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Amentum is seeking an experienced Communications and Data Links Engineer to join a major Defence capability program. You will provide specialist engineering expertise across communications systems, tactical data links, network architectures and interoperability activities to deliver mission-critical outcomes.

Working within a multidisciplinary project team, you will develop, integrate and verify communications solutions, engage with Defence stakeholders and industry partners, and contribute to