Job Info
Location: PERTH, WA
Salary: Above Award
Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job DescriptionFor nearly 25 years, APD Global has set the benchmark in delivering advanced, comprehensive, and specialised engineering solutions.
We have around 800 employees including our alliance contracting partners, across 15 strategically located offices in Australia (Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Darwin), Recent Zealand and Malaysia.
We specialise in seamless integration across the Power Systems, Telecommunications, and Renewable Energy industries.
Our expertise spans Power Systems Studies, Transmission Lines, Substations, Telecommunications, Protection, Control & Automation, Renewable Energy Connections, Mining, and Engineering, Protection Panel Design and Installation, 3D Design and Manufacturing as well as Construction/Management (EPC/M) services.
We have outstanding opportunity for a highly experienced and skilled ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST to join our team across all states in Australia.
We are looking for trustworthy individuals with integrity who will bring a positive can-do attitude to the position and to the team.
Position available in Vic, Qld, WA, and NSW.
The Role A space-based Engineering Technologist at a power company primarily uses satellite technology to enhance the power grid.
This role requires the successful candidate to manage projects from start to finish, ensuring the effective and cohesive operation of both space and ground systems to meet the company's operational and strategic goals.
Key duties involve: Designing and implementing satellite communication systems, Utilising satellite data for grid analysis, and Integrating space-based technology into existing ground infrastructure.
Core duties
System design and architecture: Design and define the architecture for satellite-based communication, monitoring, or sensing systems to be used by the power company.
This includes analyzing performance and technical specifications.
Power and communication integration:



Ensure that satellite power systems and communication links are compatible with the power company's ground infrastructure and can transmit data and commands reliably.
Mission and project management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of a project, including research, design, development, testing, and deployment of space-based assets, ensuring they meet the company's objectives.
Stakeholder management: Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., grid operations, IT, finance) and external partners (e.g., satellite operators, vendors) to ensure seamless integration and collaboration.
Data analysis: Work with and analyze data from satellites to support power grid management, such as monitoring assets, predicting demand, or assessing grid health and stability.
Technical oversight: Ensure that all subsystems of a space-based system function correctly together, addressing any integration issues or performance bottlenecks that arise.
Testing and validation: Develop and execute test plans for new systems and validate that they meet performance and safety requirements before and during deployment.
Risk and compliance management: Identify and manage risks associated with using space-based technology and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
Example scenario: A power company might employ a space-based systems engineer to create a system for real-time monitoring of remote substations.
The engineer would design a system using a constellation of small satellites to collect data.
Their duties would include: Defining the requirements for the satellite communication system, including data rates and latency.
Designing the satellite payload and its integration with the company's ground control software.
Ensuring the system's power budget is adequate for its mission lifespan.
Testing the system on the ground to verify its performance before launch.
Collaborating with the satellite operator to ensure smooth data delivery once the system is operational
If you have the skills required for this role and you feel this is the job for you, then apply now!
Salary: Between $79,499 and $82,000 per annum + Super

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