ABOUT THIS ROLE

Kinexus is seeking an experienced RF Engineer to support the delivery and ongoing sustainment of a significant Defence project.

This prospect will see you take on a key technical role, providing expertise across RF engineering, spectrum management, frequency coordination and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

Working alongside a team of technical specialists, you will support the design, implementation and testing of advanced RF capabilities while helping establish the local engineering expertise required for long-term sustainment.

The position offers an opportunity to take ownership of complex RF engineering activities and contribute directly to critical Defence capabilities.

About The Company Our client is an established technology organisation operating within the Australian Defence industry, delivering specialist engineering solutions to support complex Defence requirements.

With a focus on technical innovation and capability development, the organisation provides opportunities for engineers to work on sophisticated projects involving advanced communications and spectrum management technologies.

Key Responsibilities

- Act as the local RF Technical Lead and Subject Matter Expert for the Defence project.
- Conduct RF interference analysis, frequency coordination, spectrum mapping and frequency assignment activities.
- Support the design, configuration and implementation of specialist RF engineering and spectrum management software and tools.
- Collaborate with technical specialists to facilitate knowledge transfer, training and capability development.
- Provide technical oversight across key project milestones, including design, implementation,



quality assurance and acceptance testing.
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation, technical procedures and supporting materials.
- Support RF system integration, validation and technical troubleshooting.
- Contribute to the development of local RF engineering capability to support ongoing Defence sustainment requirements.
- Ensure engineering activities align with Defence requirements, relevant standards and project deliverables.

Skills & Experience Needed

- Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in RF engineering, radio communications, spectrum management or frequency coordination.
- Strong understanding of RF propagation, interference analysis, electromagnetic compatibility and frequency assignment principles.
- Experience working with RF modelling, spectrum planning or electromagnetic compatibility analysis tools.
- Ability to interpret complex technical requirements and develop practical engineering solutions.
- Strong technical documentation, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work independently and take technical ownership of RF engineering activities.
- Experience working within Defence, government or highly regulated technical environments will be highly regarded.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the AGSVA security clearance required for the project.

All applications should include your resume as a word document. For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Adrian Perini on 02 9492 7526.

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📌 Defence RF Engineer (Barton)
🏢 Kinexus Australia
📍 Barton