Project Engineer - Critical Communications & Digital Radio

Rubix Solutions; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications solutions provider in Melbourne is seeking a Project Engineer to manage the delivery of critical communications systems. The role involves overseeing design, integration, and customer training across various projects. The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering or Telecommunications, strong problem-solving abilities, and experience in radio communications. Willingness to travel is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified with full Australian working rights.
• Experienced in LMR/PMR, P25, DMR, or TETRA.
• Willing to travel interstate and support on-call needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical expertise for critical communications projects.
• Designing large-scale radio networks and overseeing integration.
• Conducting site surveys and delivering customer training.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Radio communications engineering

Experience with RF and IP-based systems

Hands-on approach

Education

Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, ICT or equivalent

Job description

Project Engineer - Critical Communications & Digital Radio

The Company: Our client is a well-established provider of mission-critical wireless and digital radio solutions, delivering secure, reliable, and innovative communication systems that connect industries such as public safety, utilities, transport, resources, and defence.

With a strong reputation in two-way radio, P25, DMR, TETRA, and IP-based networks, they enable organisations to operate safely, efficiently, and with absolute confidence in high-availability environments.

The Opportunity: As a Project Engineer specialising in critical communications and digital radio networks, you will play a pivotal role in the end-to-end delivery of complex, high-reliability systems. From design and configuration through to commissioning and customer training, you will provide the technical expertise that ensures seamless integration of RF, IP, and IT systems.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and work across a broad range of projects nationally, contributing directly to Australia’s communications infrastructure.

Responsibilities and Requirements

Who You Are

• A hands-on, proactive engineer with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work across multiple projects.
• Experienced in radio communications engineering (LMR/PMR, P25, DMR, or TETRA) with exposure to RF and IP-based systems.
• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Telecommunications, ICT, or equivalent, with full Australian working rights.
• Willing to travel interstate and support occasional on-call or after-hours project requirements.

What You Will Be Doing

• Providing technical expertise to shape and deliver critical communications projects, supporting bids, proposals, and customer engagements.
• Designing and scoping large-scale radio networks (RF, digital trunked systems, and IP backhaul).
• Overseeing systems integration, testing, and commissioning, including Factory and Site Acceptance Testing.
• Conducting site surveys, coverage assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Delivering customer training, technical support, and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.