RF Engineer – Tactical SATCOM & BTN/TCN Systems

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 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.