Defence Communications Engineer — NV2 Clearance

Calexi; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Calexi is seeking a Communications Engineer to design, integrate and sustain resilient communications architectures across radio, satellite, network and secure domains within Defence environments.

The successful candidate will conduct link budget analyses, support network design and verification, and troubleshoot complex RF/Network issues while ensuring compliance with security frameworks and safeguarding classified information.

Qualifications

• Degree in Communications, Telecommunications, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience within Defence communications environments.
• Experience with secure or classified systems.
• Active NV2 clearance (minimum).

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate communications systems (RF, IP, SATCOM, tactical networks).
• Conduct link budget analysis and performance modelling.
• Support network architecture design and optimisation.
• Perform communications system testing and validation.
• Troubleshoot complex network and RF performance issues.
• Support secure communications configuration and integration.
• Align with defence security requirements and accreditation processes.

Skills

RF fundamentals

Tactical networks

Secure communications

Network protocols

DDIL understanding

Diagnostic capability

Mission-critical operations

Education

Degree in Communications, Telecommunications, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Calexi is seeking a Communications Engineer to design, integrate and sustain resilient communications architectures across radio, satellite, network and secure domains within Defence environments.

The successful candidate will conduct link budget analyses, support network design and verification, and troubleshoot complex RF/Network issues while ensuring compliance with security frameworks and safeguarding classified information.