Satellite Communications Engineer

Harrison McMillan Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

A federal contractor in Canberra is seeking a Satellite Communications Engineer to design, implement, and maintain satellite communication systems for a government project. This role requires over 5 years of experience in satellite communications, strong understanding of RF systems, and the ability to produce exemplary technical documentation. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams and may need to travel for deployment and support. A minimum NV2 security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in satellite communications engineering.
• Strong understanding of RF and microwave communication systems.
• Experience with high-availability WAN services and satellite connectivity solutions.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional teamwork.
• Ability to travel for system deployment and maintenance.
• Experience in government or defence satellite communications projects.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain satellite communication systems.
• Support high-level design activities and technology investigations.
• Assist in deployment and upkeep of satellite terminals.

Skills

Satellite communications engineering

RF and microwave communication systems

Technical documentation

Communication and collaboration

Mentoring junior engineers

Job description

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Harrison McMillan is seeking a Satellite Communications Engineer to work with a Federal Government Department on their Satellite Modernisation Project.

This role involves the design, implementation, and maintenance of satellite communication systems, with a focus on both legacy GEO infrastructure and emerging NGSO technologies. The engineer will support high‑level design activities, contribute to technology investigations, and assist in the deployment and upkeep of satellite terminals. In this role you will work closely with cross‑functional teams including architecture, cyber assurance, and regional technical officers to ensure reliable, secure, and high-performance satellite communications.

• Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in satellite communications engineering, including GEO and NGSO systems
• Strong understanding of RF and microwave communication systems, including design, testing, and optimisation
• Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing high‑availability WAN services, including satellite‑based connectivity solutions that ensure reliable and resilient communications across geographically dispersed locations
• Ability to produce high‑quality technical documentation, including high‑level designs and maintenance plans
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross‑functional and geographically distributed teams
• Ability to travel regularly to geographically dispersed remote locations as required for system deployment, maintenance, and support activities
• Experience supporting government or defence satellite communications projects
• Ability to mentor or provide technical guidance to junior engineers or field technicians

A minimum NV2 security clearance is required for this role.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industry: Government Administration