Principal Academic - 6G, Network Engineering & Security

RMIT University; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 147,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

RMIT University seeks an outstanding academic in Communication/Network Engineering within the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The appointment may be at Academic Level C, D or E, based on experience and achievements, with responsibilities spanning teaching, research, industry engagement and leadership in telecommunications systems and networks.

We welcome strong candidates with theory and hands‑on expertise in SD-Radios, RFSoCs, millimetre waves, embedded systems, testbeds

Qualifications

• Mandatory for appointment at Level C, D or E: PhD in a related field or approved AQF equivalency with relevant industry experience.
• Appointment subject to Working with Children and National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Teach, research, industry engagement and academic leadership in comms and networks.
• Coordinate large courses and develop undergraduate/postgraduate curricula.
• Lead high-quality research projects, attract external funding and supervise candidates.
• Collaborate with industry partners and contribute to school strategy.

Skills

Communication engineering

Networks

Security

RF systems

Telecommunications

Embedded systems

Software-defined radios

RFSoCs

6G

Research leadership

Education

PhD or AQF equivalent with relevant industry experience

Tools

ORAN

Testbeds

Network simulators

Job description

RMIT University seeks an outstanding academic in Communication/Network Engineering within the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The appointment may be at Academic Level C, D or E, based on experience and achievements, with responsibilities spanning teaching, research, industry engagement and leadership in telecommunications systems and networks.

We welcome strong candidates with theory and hands‑on expertise in SD-Radios, RFSoCs, millimetre waves, embedded systems, testbeds