Support a major Army modernisation program shaping the future of Land capabilitiesYour new company
This opportunityis with a key Defence capability program supporting the ongoing modernisationof Australia's land communications and digital capabilities. Working within ahighly collaborative environment, you will contribute to complex capabilitydevelopment activities that support future operational requirements, emergingtechnologies and integrated Defence outcomes. The team works closely withmilitary, government and industry stakeholders to ensure criticalcommunications capabilities are effectively developed, integrated anddelivered.
Your current role
As theCommunications Engineer, you will provide specialist communications and systemsengineering expertise across a significant Defence capability program. You willsupport the development of technical standards, architectures, requirements andengineering assessments that contribute to the ongoing evolution of LandCommand, Control, Communications and Computing (C4) capabilities.
- Supportingthe development and maintenance of capability documentation, requirements,technical standards and architecture products
- Providingspecialist advice across tactical communications, networking, satellitecommunications and cryptographic technologies
- Analysingtechnical risks, constraints and opportunities to support capabilitydecision-making
- Assistingwith technical investigations, demonstrations, evaluations and risk reductionactivities
- Developingtechnical assessments, briefing papers and decision-support products
- Engagingwith Defence, industry and broader stakeholder groups to align technicalrequirements and approache
- Contributingto governance, assurance and integration activities across Land C4modernisation initiatives
What you'll need to succeed
You will be anexperienced communications or systems engineering professional with a strongunderstanding of Defence communications environments and stakeholderengagement.
- Experiencewithin Defence communications, networking, ICT or systems engineeringenvironments
- Knowledgeof tactical communications, networking technologies and Land C4-relatedcapabilities
- Experiencedeveloping technical documentation, engineering assessments or requirementsartefacts
- Strongcommunication and stakeholder management skills
- Abilityto analyse technical risks, integration challenges and capability issues
- Relevantqualifications or equivalent experience in Communications, Telecommunications,ICT or Systems Engineering
- Desirable:Knowledge of the Defence Capability Lifecycle, governance processes, systemsengineering methodologies or capability development activities
- Desirable:Experience supporting trials, demonstrations, acquisition or sustainmentprograms
What you'll get in return
This role offersthe opportunity to work on a significant Defence modernisation initiative withexposure to complex communications and systems engineering challenges.
- A12-month engagement commencing January 2027
- Opportunityto contribute to a nationally significant Defence capability program
- Exposureto senior Defence, industry and technical stakeholders
- Involvementin complex communications, networking and systems engineering activities
- Potentialextension options of up to 3 x 12 months, subject to Defence requirements
What you need to do now
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📌 Communications Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Hays
📍 Canberra