Senior Systems Engineer – Communications (Remote/Hybrid)

Publicroles; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Employee stock purchase plan

Flu shots and skin checks

Discounted private health insurance

Career development: Online learning, &

Job summary

Publicroles seeks a Senior Systems Engineer – Communications to provide specialist engineering guidance and lead technical assessments for Defence communications programs. You will ensure regulatory compliance and shape safety, risk management, and assurance activities across complex systems.

The role includes mentoring engineers, building cross‑industry relationships and delivering governance with a focus on RF and communications domains. Canberra or hybrid options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering recognised under the Washington Accord.
• RPEV registration within Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with Defence communications systems or RF systems and sustainment programs.
• Strong governance, risk management and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Active NV1 Defence Security Clearance or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist communications engineering advice and technical leadership.
• Conduct complex engineering assessments, reviews and analyses.
• Ensure Defence materiel systems meet endorsed requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Support safety, compliance and assurance activities across communications systems.
• Mentor and guide developing engineers within the team.
• Build stakeholder relationships across Defence and industry environments.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Governance understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Communications, RF, Electrical or Systems Engineering)

Washington Accord recognition

Registered Professional Engineer (RPEV)

Job description

Publicroles seeks a Senior Systems Engineer – Communications to provide specialist engineering guidance and lead technical assessments for Defence communications programs. You will ensure regulatory compliance and shape safety, risk management, and assurance activities across complex systems.

The role includes mentoring engineers, building cross‑industry relationships and delivering governance with a focus on RF and communications domains. Canberra or hybrid options are available.