El1 Senior Satellite Comms Engineering

Softtest Pays Pty; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Softtest Pays Pty in Canberra, ACT, is looking for an experienced Satellite Communications Engineer to lead GEO/NGSO system design, deployment and optimization. The role requires proven 5+ years in satellite engineering, strong RF/microwave expertise, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across geographically distributed sites.

Australian citizenship is required with willingness to travel to DFAT Posts and remote locations for deployment, maintenance and support activities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated criteria: 5+ years in satellite communications engineering (GEO/NGSO).
• RF and microwave design, testing, optimisation knowledge.
• Plan and implement high-availability WAN with satellite connectivity.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation (high-level designs, maintenance plans).
• Excellent communication, cross-functional and distributed teams experience.
• Willingness to travel regularly to DFAT Posts and remote locations.

Skills

Connectivity

Technical Documentation

Travel

Government

Documentation

Testing

Planning

Maintenance

Design

Engineering

Communication

Job description

Job Description:

Australian Citizens residing in Australia only respond.

Essential criteria

1.Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in satellite communications engineering, including GEO and NGSO systems.

2.Strong understanding of RF and microwave communication systems, including design, testing, and optimisation.

3.Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing high-availability WAN services, including satellite-based connectivity solutions that ensure reliable and resilient communications across geographically dispersed locations.

4.Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation, including high-level designs and maintenance plans.

5.Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.

6.Willingness and ability to travel regularly to geographically dispersed DFAT Posts and remote locations as required for system deployment, maintenance, and support activities.

Desirable criteria

1.Experience supporting government or defence satellite communications projects.

2.Ability to mentor or provide technical guidance to junior engineers or field technicians.

Required Skills:

• Connectivity
• Technical Documentation
• Travel
• Government
• Documentation
• Testing
• Planning
• Maintenance
• Design
• Engineering
• Communication