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 Responsibilities
Support the acquisition, verification, technical certification and delivery of BTN and TCN equipment
Work on deployable satellite equipment using FDMA and TDMA in military and commercial bands, including Satellite On The Move technologies
Support the BTN network routing solution and its interfaces into strategic communications networks
Work on Type 1 vehicle mounted and personnel single channel radios, and Type 3 Secure But Unclassified personnel radios
Support the integration of waveforms including SINCGARS, ANW2, TSM, WREN TSM and WREN NB, as well as PLI and secure voice and data over SATCOM
Contribute to BTN and TCN design, including technical certification and security accreditation
Develop strategies and evaluate product outputs covering configuration management, change management, system reviews and reporting
Act as the client representative during system testing conducted by contractors
Plan and support the transition of equipment into sustainment and disposal
Identify, manage and mitigate technical risk
Provide technical advice to the capability owner, contractors and other stakeholders
Required Experience




Experience with both the ADF Battlefield Telecommunications Network (BTN) and Tactical Communications Network (TCN), including networks and integration
Relevant tertiary qualifications, or more than 12 years of relevant industry or domain experience
Ability to obtain and hold a Defence Technical Authority Level 4 or higher
Technical knowledge and experience in the employment of SATCOM systems
Knowledge of the ADF Land C4 setting, including Army planning and use of the BTN and TCN
Experience conducting verification testing of Land communications networks
Experience with technical certification, configuration management and change management for communications systems
Experience working with multiple stakeholders across Defence, Army engineering teams and contractors
Desirable Experience
Knowledge of SATCOM certification processes and services
Experience developing and evaluating ASDEFCON contracts
Knowledge of security principles for deployable communications networks
Experience working with Defence industry
Experience with Army acquisition projects
Knowledge of Defence capability system planning and gate review processes
Security Clearance Requirements
Must be an Australian Citizen
Must have a current AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance (minimum)
Working Arrangements
Hybrid, minimum 3 days per week onsite
Canberra or Brisbane
Why Profectus
Profectus partners with Australian Government agencies to deliver trusted ICT capability across complex delivery programs. We take a long term, relationship driven approach, supporting our people across the full lifecycle of their engagement while contributing to outcomes of national importance.

📌 Radio Frequency Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Profectus
📍 Canberra