Senior HF Communications Engineer — Defence (NV1), Canberra

IAG Defence and National Security; Canberra; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

IAG Defence & National Security is seeking an experienced Communications Engineer in Canberra to provide high-frequency engineering support for a Defence communications capability. You will contribute to system design, analysis, performance evaluation and contractor deliverables while coaching others in engineering governance and risk management.

The role emphasizes leadership within a project team, collaboration with stakeholders and a focus on design reviews, verification and continuous

Qualifications

• Extensive HF engineering experience across design, analysis and evaluation.
• Proven leadership and coaching abilities in technical teams.
• Experience with Defence capability projects is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Apply extensive HF engineering expertise in system design, analysis and performance evaluation.
• Review drawings, schematics and docs; provide engineering feedback on contractor deliverables.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including design reports and test procedures.
• Support integration, verification, validation and troubleshooting of HF subsystems against requirements.
• Provide expert technical input in design reviews and engineering governance with stakeholders and vendors.
• Coordinate workshops and ensure compliance with quality management systems.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver engineering input across disciplines.

Skills

HF engineering

System design

Technical leadership

Education

Chartered Professional Engineer status

Tertiary qualifications in Communications Engineering

Tools

ODCS knowledge

ASDEFCON experience

Job description

IAG Defence & National Security is seeking an experienced Communications Engineer in Canberra to provide high-frequency engineering support for a Defence communications capability. You will contribute to system design, analysis, performance evaluation and contractor deliverables while coaching others in engineering governance and risk management.

The role emphasizes leadership within a project team, collaboration with stakeholders and a focus on design reviews, verification and continuous