Senior RF & Microwave Infrastructure Technician | Canberra

Tech Junction Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

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.

Skills

RF design

Microwave systems

SATCOM

Documentation skills

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Satellite modems

Ground station antennas

Cryptographic equipment

Job description

Position Summary

An exciting contract opportunity is available for an experienced Senior RF & Microwave Infrastructure Technician to join a vital federal government Emergency Communications Network project based in Canberra starting November 30, 2026. In this critical hands-on technical role, you will be responsible for upgrading legacy radio networks at overseas and remote sites to ensure emergency communications remain reliable, secure, and fit for purpose. You will leverage your deep practical expertise in radio communication engineering, RF design, microwave systems optimization, satellite communications, and hardware calibration to execute complex field deployments. This opportunity offers a 12-month contract with two 12-month extension options, requiring an active NV2 security clearance (PV preferred) and a willingness to travel regularly to remote and international locations.

Detailed Job Description

As a Senior RF & Microwave Infrastructure Technician supporting federal government emergency communications in Canberra, you will take full technical and operational ownership of radio network upgrades, field installations, and fault resolution. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing, installing, tuning, calibrating, and troubleshooting complex radio frequency (RF), microwave, and satellite communications (SATCOM) systems. You will collaborate closely with government stakeholders, engineering teams, and project managers while producing robust technical documentation, including High-Level Designs (HLDs) and comprehensive maintenance plans. Furthermore, you will undertake regular domestic and international travel to remote and overseas Australian government sites to execute deployment operations, provide technical support, and ensure mission-critical uptime.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on design, installation, tuning, calibration, and fault resolution across complex RF, microwave, and satellite communication systems.
• Execute legacy radio network upgrades and modernization projects for federal government emergency communications infrastructure.
• Undertake regular travel to remote domestic and overseas international locations for field deployments, hardware staging, and technical support.
• Author and maintain rigorous technical documentation, including High-Level Designs (HLDs), low-level architectures, and maintenance plans.
• Perform antenna alignment, RF path testing, spectrum analysis, and performance optimization across diverse frequency bands.
• Collaborate seamlessly with government stakeholders, project managers, and cross-functional technical teams.
• Ensure strict adherence to government security protocols, safety standards, and operational compliance requirements.
• Provide expert-level technical troubleshooting and rapid incident response for mission-critical communication networks.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Communications, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of professional hands‑on experience in radio communication engineering and RF infrastructure.
• Strong practical knowledge of RF and microwave systems, including design, testing, optimization, and hardware calibration.
• Proven technical documentation skills with demonstrated experience authoring High-Level Designs (HLDs) and maintenance procedures.
• Active NV2 Security Clearance (Negative Vetting Level 2) is strictly mandatory; Positive Vetting (PV) clearance is highly preferred.
• Complete willingness and flexibility to travel regularly to remote regional and overseas international government sites.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication capabilities for stakeholder liaison.
• Mandatory legal eligibility to work in Australia with eligibility to hold required Australian government security clearances.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Prior professional experience working on Australian government SATCOM programs or overseas diplomatic mission sites.
• Advanced certifications in RF engineering, telecommunications, or defense‑grade communications systems.
• Hands‑on experience with satellite modems, ground station antennas, and cryptographic equipment.
• Familiarity with defense project management methodologies and ITIL service management frameworks.
• Strong background in emergency services or critical national infrastructure (CNI) communication protocols.

Application Information

• Recruiter: Federal Government Emergency Communications Project Team
• Contact Name: Recruitment Coordination Desk
• Email:
• Phone:
• Application URL: https://adr.to/rgm3eai
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Government Contract Rates
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate availability for November 30, 2026 start
• Contract Duration: 12 Month Contract + Two (2) x 12 Month Extension Options
• Application Instructions: Interested candidates meeting the 5+ years RF engineering and active NV2 clearance requirements should submit their application directly via the official application portal at https://adr.to/rgm3eai.

Recruitment Pro Tip

• When applying for this Senior RF & Microwave Infrastructure Technician position, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your active NV2 security clearance status, your hands‑on RF/microwave engineering background, and your willingness to undertake remote and overseas travel.