Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Senior Radio Frequency Engineer
Senior RF engineer testing and supporting defence RF systems and waveforms.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Conduct test and evaluation of RF systems and waveforms to meet Defence requirements. • Maintain serviceability of RF test equipment for operational readiness. • Provide SME advice on RF systems, combat platforms and EMI/EMC considerations across Defence stakeholders. • Support development, deployment and improvement of RF test tools and test plans. • Lead operational analysis, risk‑reduction activities and acceptance testing. • Produce high‑quality technical documentation for engineering, testing and system assurance. • Develop software and write acceptance test procedures to support tool validation workflows. • Work with deployable ADF command‑and‑control systems and large‑scale virtualised environments (ESXi). • Manage data and configuration, maintaining documentation, baselines and controlled system changes.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸rf testing
- ▸test equipment
- ▸tool development
- ▸operational analysis
- ▸software development
- ▸data management
What You Bring
• Hold and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) or higher security clearance and comply with ITAR where required.
Requirements
- ▸nv1 clearance
- ▸security clearance
- ▸itar
Benefits
Downer offers meaningful work on critical defence initiatives, professional development through career mapping, accelerated learning programmes and Communities of Practice, plus employee perks such as discounts, healthcare benefits and reservist leave for veterans. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, Downer provides flexible work arrangements, inclusive leadership and recruitment support to ensure all candidates can perform at their best.
Work Environment
Onsite