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 in Canberra.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Conduct Test & Evaluation of RF systems and waveforms, ensuring performance, reliability, and alignment with Defence requirements. • Maintain and ensure serviceability of RF test equipment, supporting ongoing operational readiness. • Provide SME advice on RF systems and combat platforms, including EMI/EMC considerations, and coordinate engineering efforts across Defence stakeholders. • Support development, deployment, and improvement of RF test tools and test plans, contributing to TCNBL and broader Defence capability. • Lead operational analysis, risk‑reduction activities, and acceptance testing while upholding APS conduct, ethics, and safety standards. • Produce high‑quality technical documentation to support engineering, testing, and system assurance activities. • Meaningful work: help deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future. • Commitment to diversity and inclusion; encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸rf testing
- ▸test equipment
- ▸sme advice
- ▸test tools
- ▸risk analysis
- ▸documentation
What You Bring
• Hold tertiary qualifications in RF Engineering. • Experience in software development and/or writing acceptance test procedures, contributing to tool development and validation workflows. • Knowledge of deployable ADF command‑and‑control systems and large‑scale virtualised environments (ESXi) for Defence‑focused engineering tasks. • Experience in data and configuration management, maintaining documentation, baselines, and controlled system changes. • Hold and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 or higher security clearance; may require ITAR compliance.
Requirements
- ▸rf engineering
- ▸software development
- ▸adf systems
- ▸esxi
- ▸configuration management
- ▸nv1 clearance
Benefits
We offer meaningful work that protects Australia, professional development through career mapping, accelerated learning programs and Communities of Practice, and great perks such as discounts on healthcare, retail and vehicles via Perks@Downer. Veteran support includes up to 20 days of Reservist Leave, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those historically under‑represented. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexible work arrangements, inclusive leadership and equitable access to opportunity, and we provide support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process. • Professional development: access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and Communities of Practice. • Great perks: discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer. • Veteran support: up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post‑service.
Work Environment
Onsite