Profectus is seeking an experienced RF Engineer to support the acquisition and integration of tactical communications and satellite equipment within an Australian Government agency.
The role is part of a small engineering team working on the Battlefield Telecommunications Network (BTN) and Tactical Communications Network (TCN), including deployable SATCOM and single channel radio systems.
The work covers acquisition, verification testing, technical certification and transition into sustainment.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the acquisition, verification, technical certification and delivery of BTN and TCN equipmentWork on deployable satellite equipment using FDMA and TDMA in military and commercial bands, including Satellite On The Move technologiesSupport the BTN network routing solution and its interfaces into strategic communications networksWork on Type 1 vehicle mounted and personnel single channel radios, and Type 3 Secure But Unclassified personnel radiosSupport the integration of waveforms including SINCGARS, ANW2, TSM, WREN TSM and WREN NB, as well as PLI and secure voice and data over SATCOMContribute to BTN and TCN design, including technical certification and security accreditationDevelop strategies and evaluate product outputs covering configuration management, change management, system reviews and reportingAct as the client representative during system testing conducted by contractorsPlan and support the transition of equipment into sustainment and disposalIdentify, manage and mitigate technical riskProvide technical advice to the capability owner,



contractors and other stakeholdersRequired ExperienceExperience with both the ADF Battlefield Telecommunications Network (BTN) and Tactical Communications Network (TCN), including networks and integrationRelevant tertiary qualifications, or more than 12 years of relevant industry or domain experienceAbility to obtain and hold a Defence Technical Authority Level 4 or higherTechnical knowledge and experience in the employment of SATCOM systemsKnowledge of the ADF Land C4 setting, including Army planning and use of the BTN and TCNExperience conducting verification testing of Land communications networksExperience with technical certification, configuration management and change management for communications systemsExperience working with multiple stakeholders across Defence, Army engineering teams and contractorsDesirable ExperienceKnowledge of SATCOM certification processes and servicesExperience developing and evaluating ASDEFCON contractsKnowledge of security principles for deployable communications networksExperience working with Defence industryExperience with Army acquisition projectsKnowledge of Defence capability system planning and gate review processesSecurity Clearance RequirementsMust be an Australian CitizenMust have a current AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance (minimum)Working ArrangementsHybrid, minimum 3 days per week onsiteCanberra or BrisbaneWhy ProfectusProfectus partners with Australian Government agencies to deliver trusted ICT capability across complex delivery programs.
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📌 Radio Frequency Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Profectus
📍 Canberra