Senior RF & Microwave Infrastructure Technician

Profectus; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Profectus is seeking an experienced Senior RF & Microwave Infrastructure Technician to support the upgrade of emergency radio communications networks for an Australian Government agency. You will assess sites, install, integrate and maintain RF, microwave and satellite systems across Australia and overseas.

This role requires strong hands-on expertise, ability to travel regularly to dispersed locations, produce high‑level designs and maintenance plans, and ensure compliance with safety and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in radio communication engineering.
• Strong understanding of RF and microwave communication systems, including design, testing and optimisation.
• Hands-on experience installing, tuning, calibrating and maintaining RF equipment.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex RF system faults.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation, including high-level designs and maintenance plans.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the identification, design, installation and modification of RF and satellite communication solutions.
• Gather requirements and contribute to capability and solution design for RF systems.
• Scope, set up, tune, calibrate and run functional checks on RF devices and software using appropriate test equipment.
• Integrate hardware and firmware modifications and implement communication systems in line with standards.
• Investigate and resolve system-wide faults using a range of diagnostic tools, escalating in line with procedures.
• Reconfigure equipment to work around temporary outages.
• Specify, evaluate and select RF devices and software, and integrate RF sub-systems into larger systems.
• Develop, integrate and configure antennas, readers and transmitters.
• Monitor system performance and recommend equipment changes, upgrades and maintenance schedules.
• Deploy and install systems at domestic and international sites.
• Produce high-level designs, maintenance plans and other technical documentation.
• Keep up to date with RF protocols, regulations and national standards.
• Follow established safety, security and quality standards.

Skills

RF & Microwave systems

Hardware installation

Diagnostics & fault resolution

Technical documentation

Travel willingness

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Bachelor or Diploma of Engineering in Electronics and/or Communications

Tools

RF test equipment

Satellite communication equipment

Network integration tools

Job description

Profectus is seeking an experienced Senior RF & Microwave Infrastructure Technician to support the upgrade of emergency radio communications networks within an Australian Government agency. You will assess sites and install, integrate and maintain RF, microwave and satellite communication systems at locations in Australia and overseas. The work covers site assessments, installation and commissioning, tuning and calibration, fault resolution and technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the identification, design, installation and modification of RF and satellite communication solutions
• Gather requirements and contribute to capability and solution design for RF systems
• Scope, set up, tune, calibrate and run functional checks on RF devices and software using appropriate test equipment
• Integrate hardware and firmware modifications and implement communication systems in line with standards
• Investigate and resolve system-wide faults using a range of diagnostic tools, escalating in line with procedures
• Reconfigure equipment to work around temporary outages
• Specify, evaluate and select RF devices and software, and integrate RF sub-systems into larger systems
• Develop, integrate and configure antennas, readers and transmitters
• Monitor system performance and recommend equipment changes, upgrades and maintenance schedules
• Deploy and install systems at domestic and international sites
• Produce high-level designs, maintenance plans and other technical documentation
• Keep up to date with RF protocols, regulations and national standards
• Follow established safety, security and quality standards

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience in radio communication engineering
• Strong understanding of RF and microwave communication systems, including design, testing and optimisation
• Hands-on experience installing, tuning, calibrating and maintaining RF equipment
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex RF system faults
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation, including high-level designs and maintenance plans
• Willingness to travel regularly to geographically dispersed and remote locations for system deployments, maintenance and support
• Experience supporting government satellite communication projects
• Experience deploying or supporting communication systems at overseas sitesExperience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior engineers or field technicians
• A Bachelor or Diploma of Engineering in Electronics and/or Communications

Security Clearance Requirements

• Must be an Australian Citizen
• Must hold a current AGSVA NV2 Security Clearance
• Current AGSVA Positive Vetting (PV) Security Clearance is preferred

Working Arrangements

• Onsite in Canberra
• Regular travel will be required

Why Profectus

Profectus partners with Australian Government agencies to deliver trusted ICT capability across complex delivery programs. We take a long term, relationship driven approach, supporting our people across the full lifecycle of their engagement while contributing to outcomes of national importance.