Electronics/Communications Technician

Thales; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts with affiliates

Fitness Passport discount

Modernised Paid Parental leave

Veterans Leave

Career development opportunities

Job security and stability

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Sydney is seeking an Installation, Integration and Test Technician to support communication systems upgrades in defence projects. The ideal candidate will have an electronics communications background, relevant qualifications, and practical experience. The role includes documentation development, equipment installation, and compliance testing. This position offers job security and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in installation and testing of electronic systems.
• Ability to develop installation documentation.
• Citizenship for defence clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop documentation to support installation activities.
• Perform installations of project specific equipment.
• Test new installations for compliance with standards.

Skills

Practical experience on communication and/or electronic systems

Computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office

Understanding of configuration management processes

Education

AQF Certificate/Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Systems

Job description

Role Scope and Purpose

Exciting opportunity for an Installation, Integration and Test Technician to join our team based in Rydalmere NSW. We are looking for technicians/technical officers with an electronics communications background.

This role will require you to work in a small team, utilising your technical skills and knowledge to support the design, planning, installation and testing of communication systems upgrades on our Australian defence projects. This opportunity will require occasional travel interstate.

Responsibilities

• Development of installation documentation to support installation activities.
• Perform installation of project specific equipment.
• Testing of new installations to ensure compliance with standards and safety requirements.
• Set to work of electronic and communication equipment/software to support sub-system and system level testing.
• Ensure quality, workmanship, mentoring and task completion in support of the Project Team.

Required Experience And Skills

• AQF Certificate/Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Systems (or currently completing)
• Practical experience on communication and/or electronic systems.
• Computer literacy skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of configuration management processes and procedures.

Benefits

• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech)
• Fitness Passport discount
• Modernised Paid Parental leave
• Veterans Leave
• Career development opportunities where you can make a difference and have true purpose in your work
• Job security and stability as you are part of a truly global organisation

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/

As part of our standard process you will complete police, medical, employment and references.

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