Radio Frequency Engineer

Profectus; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Profectus is seeking an experienced RF Engineer to support acquisition and integration of BTN/TCN equipment for an Australian Government agency. The role covers verification testing, technical certification, and transition into sustainment, with hybrid work in Canberra or Brisbane.

You will work on deployable SATCOM systems, single-channel radios, and waveforms, ensuring secure voice/data over SATCOM and meeting security accreditation requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with ADF BTN and TCN networks and integration.
• Tertiary qualifications or 12+ years of domain experience.
• Ability to obtain Defence Technical Authority Level 4 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition, verification, certification and delivery of BTN/TCN equipment.
• Work on deployable SATCOM and single-channel radios.
• Assist integration of waveforms like SINCGARS, ANW2, TSM, WREN TSM/NB and secure data over SATCOM.
• Contribute to BTN/TCN design, certification and security accreditation.
• Plan transition of equipment into sustainment and disposal.
• Provide technical advice to capability owners and contractors.

Skills

BTN/TCN experience

Satellite comms exposure

Defence industry knowledge

Security clearance

Technical risk assessment

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Tools

SATCOM equipment

Job description

Profectus is seeking an experienced RF Engineer to support the acquisition and integration of tactical communications and satellite equipment within an Australian Government agency. The role is part of a small engineering team working on the Battlefield Telecommunications Network (BTN) and Tactical Communications Network (TCN), including deployable SATCOM and single channel radio systems. The work covers acquisition, verification testing, technical certification and transition into sustainment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the acquisition, verification, technical certification and delivery of BTN and TCN equipment
• Work on deployable satellite equipment using FDMA and TDMA in military and commercial bands, including Satellite On The Move technologies
• Support the BTN network routing solution and its interfaces into strategic communications networks
• Work on Type 1 vehicle mounted and personnel single channel radios, and Type 3 Secure But Unclassified personnel radios
• Support the integration of waveforms including SINCGARS, ANW2, TSM, WREN TSM and WREN NB, as well as PLI and secure voice and data over SATCOM
• Contribute to BTN and TCN design, including technical certification and security accreditation
• Develop strategies and evaluate product outputs covering configuration management, change management, system reviews and reporting
• Act as the client representative during system testing conducted by contractors
• Plan and support the transition of equipment into sustainment and disposal
• Identify, manage and mitigate technical risk
• Provide technical advice to the capability owner, contractors and other stakeholders

Required Experience

• Experience with both the ADF Battlefield Telecommunications Network (BTN) and Tactical Communications Network (TCN), including networks and integration
• Relevant tertiary qualifications, or more than 12 years of relevant industry or domain experience
• Ability to obtain and hold a Defence Technical Authority Level 4 or higher
• Technical knowledge and experience in the employment of SATCOM systems
• Knowledge of the ADF Land C4 environment, including Army planning and use of the BTN and TCN
• Experience conducting verification testing of Land communications networks
• Experience with technical certification, configuration management and change management for communications systems
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders across Defence, Army engineering teams and contractors

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of SATCOM certification processes and services
• Experience developing and evaluating ASDEFCON contracts
• Knowledge of security principles for deployable communications networks
• Experience working with Defence industry
• Experience with Army acquisition projects
• Knowledge of Defence capability system planning and gate review processes

Security Clearance Requirements

• Must be an Australian Citizen
• Must have a current AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance (minimum)

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid, minimum 3 days per week onsite
• Canberra or Brisbane

Why Profectus

Profectus partners with Australian Government agencies to deliver trusted ICT capability across complex delivery programs. We take a long term, relationship driven approach, supporting our people across the full lifecycle of their engagement while contributing to outcomes of national importance.