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Peoplebank, part of RGF Staffing ANZ, is a leading talent solutions provider. We place the brightest IT & digital professionals into some of the region’s top employers. We are expert recruiters who have been placing IT & digital specialists with some of the most dynamic and recognised organisations in the Asia Pacific region for over 34 years.

About the Role

Our Client is seeking a Field Systems Integration Engineer – Radar & Defence Systemsto join their Engineering team in Canberra. This is a permanent, full-time chance, based in Canberra, with approximately 10–12 weeks of travel per year across Australian and US field locations.

As the selected candidate, you will:

- Support the integration, testing, commissioning and ongoing support of advanced radar systems in fielded environments and within the client's integration facility.
- Integrate radar systems into Defence C4ISR infrastructure, including supporting the setup and configuration of appropriate network infrastructure.
- Undertake advanced radar-specific troubleshooting and fault finding across hardware, systems, networking and interfaces.
- Plan and execute system integration and test activities, ensuring systems are operating safely and effectively.
- Support system trials and field deployments as required.
- Work closely with internal engineering teams, Defence personnel, suppliers and other external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and achieve project timelines.
- Act as a technical subject matter expert for system commissioning, set-to-work and ongoing field support.
- Produce accurate test reports, technical documentation and other system documentation in accordance with Defence protocols.




- Undertake training and upskilling to maintain knowledge of the client'sproducts, systems and field support requirements.
- Ensure all activities comply with security, safety, quality and organisational policies and procedures.

To be successful in this role you should have

- Experience in systems integration, field support, commissioning, test and/or operational support of complex technical systems.
- A background in electronics, electrical engineering, computer science, networking, cyber security or equivalent operational experience.
- Experience troubleshooting complex electronic, radar, communications, networking or mission systems.
- Sound understanding of military Mission Systems and/or Defence C4ISR environments.
- Demonstrated ability to organise workflows, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within defined timelines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams, with customers, suppliers and Defence personnel.
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10–12 weeks per year to Australian and US field locations.
- Australian citizenship and eligibility to maintain an NV1 security clearance.





It is desirable if you have

- Previous experience working with military radar systems or other advanced sensor systems.
- Experience integrating radar or sensor systems into C4ISR architectures.
- Experience with RF, telecommunications, networking or electronic systems.
- Experience working within Defence or the defence industry.
- Experience supporting system trials, field deployments or operationally deployed systems.
- Relevant engineering or technical qualifications.
- Previous experience working in environments subject to ITAR requirements.

Due to security clearance requirements for this role, candidates must be Australian citizens with an NV1 security clearance.

Benefits of being a Peoplebank candidate

- Personalised Attention: You’ll be assigned a dedicated Account Manager to support your unique needs.
- User-Friendly Services and Ongoing Support: Easy online timesheet lodgement, plus full access to contractor care, payroll, and admin support throughout your contract.
- Choice and Flexibility: A wide variety of contracting options tailored to your preferences and circumstances.
- Industry-Leading Payroll Services: Enjoy the reliability of accurate, on-time weekly payments.
- Contractor Satisfaction Focus: Our goal is to be your top choice for IT contracting and permanent roles—with your success at the centre of everything we do.

Applications close:Friday, 2 October 2026

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📌 Field Systems Integration Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Peoplebank
📍 Canberra