Senior Communications Engineer – Defence Maritime, NV1

Talent; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Communications Engineer for a Defence maritime acquisition environment in Canberra. In this role, you'll conduct design reviews and technical certifications for communication systems, emphasizing compliance with engineering governance and risk management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronic systems and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline. An active NV1 clearance is mandatory. This is a full-time position with a focus on engineering authority.

Qualifications

• Long-term experience in Defence acquisition or shipbuilding environments.
• Strong background in communications, electronic, navigation, or command and control system design.
• Confidence operating within engineering governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct design reviews and technical certification of communications outputs.
• Exercise Delegated Technical Authority in various systems.
• Identify technical and safety risks and develop risk assessments.

Skills

Defence acquisition experience

Communications system design

Engineering governance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical or relevant discipline

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Communications Engineer for a Defence maritime acquisition environment in Canberra. In this role, you'll conduct design reviews and technical certifications for communication systems, emphasizing compliance with engineering governance and risk management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronic systems and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline. An active NV1 clearance is mandatory. This is a full-time position with a focus on engineering authority.