Senior SATCOM RF Technician – Onsite Defence Maintenance

RTX; Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Field Technician to provide operational maintenance support for SATCOM terminals and rack-based RF/communications equipment at HMAS Harman, Canberra. This fixed-term role requires a senior technician with hands-on experience and the ability to work independently after training.

Responsibilities include on- and off-site maintenance, configuration management support, warehouse and spares coordination, and ensuring ITAR compliance. NV-1 security clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Trade Certificate III or IV in Communications or Electronic Engineering.
• Senior technician will have at least three years relevant experience post-qualification.
• Knowledge of terrestrial or Satellite Communications Systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain NV-1 Security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provision of specialist on and off-site maintenance services to SATCOM SPO assets.
• Provision of Configuration Management support to selected mission systems.
• Provision of warehouse and supply support activities for breakdown spares and test equipment.
• Ensure compliance with governance and ITAR obligations.
• Produce routine equipment maintenance reports.
• Maintain strong customer relations and participate as rostered on-call team.

Skills

Satellite communications systems

Excel

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Trade Certificate III or IV in Communications or Electronic Engineering

Job description

RTX is seeking a Field Technician to provide operational maintenance support for SATCOM terminals and rack-based RF/communications equipment at HMAS Harman, Canberra. This fixed-term role requires a senior technician with hands-on experience and the ability to work independently after training.

Responsibilities include on- and off-site maintenance, configuration management support, warehouse and spares coordination, and ensuring ITAR compliance. NV-1 security clearance eligibility is required.