Senior Satellite Communications Engineer

IT Alliance Australia; Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral incentive program: $1000 per referral

Job summary

A telecommunications firm is seeking a Senior Satellite Communications Engineer in Canberra. This role focuses on the delivery of critical satellite communication systems for a major modernization project. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in satellite communications, skilled in RF systems, and capable of producing high-quality technical documentation. This opportunity involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure robust and secure communications. Interested candidates may contact via email.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain satellite communication systems.
• Support high-level design activities and technology investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for reliable satellite communications.

Skills

Satellite communications engineering

RF and microwave communication systems

WAN services planning

Technical documentation

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and/or Communications

Diploma of Engineering in Electronics and/or Communications

Job description

Senior Satellite Communications Engineer

Position Details

Contract Duration: 03 Years (12 Months initially + 24 Months extension)

Work Location: Only Canberra (Purely Onsite)

Eligibility: NV2 Clearance or above.

Tentative Start Date: 02nd March 2026

Position Description

The Telecommunications and Data Centre Support Section within the Infrastructure and Operational Support Branch of the department's Information Management and Technology Division has a requirement for a Satellite Communications Engineer who will play a critical role in the delivery of the department's 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 across department posts.

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.

Technical Skills

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and/or Communications
• Diploma of Engineering in Electronics and/or Communications

About the Project

The Satellite Modernisation Project is a multi‑year initiative led by the department to upgrade and future‑prove its satellite communications infrastructure across global posts. The project aims to improve performance, reliability, and resilience of the department's Wide Area Network (WAN) links by transitioning from legacy Geostationary Orbit (GEO) systems to modern Non‑Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) technologies. This includes:

• Integration of high‑performance, low‑maintenance satellite terminals
• Deployment of NGSO capabilities to pilot sites
• Maintenance of high‑risk GEO locations

The project supports the department's 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.

Responsibilities and 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.
• 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 department 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.

The Next Step is Easy

If you are interested, you may send an email to [e-mail].

Referral Incentive Program

As always, we have the candidate referral incentive program through which you will receive $1000 for each successful referral after the referred candidate's successful selection and joining.