Senior Satellite Communication Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Australia is seeking a Senior Satellite Communications Engineer for a contract role focused on the Satellite Modernisation Project. This critical position involves designing, implementing, and maintaining satellite systems, both GEO and NGSO. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in satellite communications, strong RF knowledge, and excellent collaborative skills. The role supports the upgrade of satellite infrastructure to improve performance and reliability across remote locations, ensuring operational continuity.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in satellite communications engineering, including GEO and NGSO systems.
• Strong understanding of RF and microwave communication systems, including design, testing, and optimisation.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation, including high-level designs and maintenance plans.

Responsibilities

• Integration of high-performance, low-maintenance satellite terminals.
• Deployment of NGSO capabilities to pilot sites.
• Maintenance of high-risk GEO locations.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to geographically dispersed DFAT Posts.

Skills

Radio Frequency Engineering (RFEN)

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and/or Communications

Diploma of Engineering in Electronics and/or Communications

Job description

Senior Satellite Communications Engineer

Role: Senior Satellite Communications Engineer

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 12 months (extendable)

Number Of Extension: 2

Security clearance: Must Have Negative Vetting Level 2

Job details

One of our federal clients requires a Satellite Communications Engineer who will play a critical role in the delivery of the Satellite Modernisation Project. This role involves the design, implementation, and maintenance of satellite communication systems, with a focus on both legacy GEO infrastructure and emerging NGSO technologies. The engineer will support high-level design activities, contribute to technology investigations, and assist in the deployment and upkeep of satellite terminals.

The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including architecture, cyber assurance, and regional technical officers, to ensure reliable, secure, and high-performance satellite communications.

Skill

Radio Frequency Engineering (RFEN) - (Level 5)

Technical skills

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and/or Communications / (2) Diploma of Engineering in Electronics and/or Communications

About the project

The Satellite Modernisation Project is a multi-year initiative led by our Federal client to upgrade and future-proof its satellite communications infrastructure across global Posts. The project aims to improve the performance, reliability, and resilience of Wide Area Network (WAN) links by transitioning from legacy Geostationary Orbit (GEO) systems to modern Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) technologies.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• integration of high-performance, low-maintenance satellite terminals
• deployment of NGSO capabilities to pilot sites
• Maintenance of high-risk GEO locations.
• The project supports broader digital transformation goals, enabling secure, infrastructure-independent communications that are essential for delivering cloud-hosted services and maintaining operational continuity in remote and challenging environments.
• Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in satellite communications engineering, including GEO and NGSO systems.
• Strong understanding of RF and microwave communication systems, including design, testing, and optimisation.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing high-availability WAN services, including satellite-based connectivity solutions that ensure reliable and resilient communications across geographically dispersed locations.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation, including high-level designs and maintenance plans.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to geographically dispersed DFAT Posts and remote locations as required for system deployment, maintenance, and support activities.
• Experience supporting government or defence satellite communications projects.
• Ability to mentor or provide technical guidance to junior engineers or field technicians.

Interested consultants can share their updated resume at [e-mail] or call [phone].

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Government Administration and Government Relations Services