Senior RF & Microwave Field Engineer - Emergency Communications

Tech Junction Ltd

Canberra

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Tech Junction Ltd is seeking a Senior RF & Microwave Infrastructure Technician for a 12-month federal government Emergency Communications project in Canberra. The role involves upgrading legacy radio networks, designing, installing, calibrating RF/microwave/SATCOM systems, and traveling internationally as needed.

You will author HLDs and maintenance plans while ensuring security and safety standards are upheld.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Communications, or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of hands-on RF engineering and infrastructure experience.
Strong knowledge of RF and microwave systems, including design, testing, and calibration.
Active NV2 security clearance (PV preferred).
Willingness to travel regularly to remote regions and overseas sites.

Responsibilities

Lead design, installation, tuning, calibration, and fault resolution across RF, microwave, and SATCOM systems.
Upgrade legacy radio networks for federal government emergency communications.
Travel to remote domestic and overseas sites for deployments and support.
Produce technical documentation including HLDs and maintenance plans.
Perform antenna alignment, RF testing, and spectrum analysis.