Defence RF Systems Engineer – Land Projects

Downer; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) Systems Engineer to contribute to complex defence and national security projects in Melbourne or Canberra. You will lead system design, analyze requirements, and support verification and certification activities to deliver compliant outcomes.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering, experience in defence integration or related environments, and a background in communication/electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an institution recognised by the Washington Accord or equivalent.
• Proven experience delivering Defence integration projects or in complex Defence environments.
• Strong background in Communication/Electrical systems and signal understanding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct requirements analysis and development for RF systems.
• Lead system design and implementation activities for defence projects.
• Execute verification, validation (V&V) and certification processes.
• Plan and deliver engineering services with regulatory compliance and resource management.
• Review contract deliverables and provide technical assessments.

Skills

Defence integration

Communication systems

Electrical systems

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Downer is seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) Systems Engineer to contribute to complex defence and national security projects in Melbourne or Canberra. You will lead system design, analyze requirements, and support verification and certification activities to deliver compliant outcomes.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering, experience in defence integration or related environments, and a background in communication/electrical systems.