Communications Engineer

Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you interested in utilising your skills within a dynamic team working on exciting projects? We currently have an opportunity in Canberra for a Communications Engineer to join an industry leader in their field. This is a critical role within the business. In this position you will be responsible providing communications engineering assurance for Defence Amphibious Vessels by conducting design reviews, design acceptance, and technical certification

This contract will run through till the end of June 2026 and is available for immediate start. There will be a potential 12 month contract extension based on project requirements.

This is an amazing opportunity to work on state-of-the-art communications capability in Defence whilst showcasing your engineering expertise. You will be responsible for providing advice on all communication related requirements of the capability, ensuring that risks and issues are flagged and dealt with.

Responsibilities:

• Perform the function of the Communications Engineer subject matter expert
• Obtain and exercise a Delegated Technical Authority within the field of Communications Engineering including communications, electronic systems, navigation systems, situational awareness systems, command and control systems and sensors
• Undertake Design Review, Design Acceptance, and Technical Certification of Communications Engineering functions for Defence Amphibious vessels.
• Support the development of key documentation within the Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO) under the Principal Engineer (e.g. Engineering management Plan, Technical Certification Plan)
• Support the review of classification society Approved documentation and identify where additional engineering resources are required to undertake review (e.g. marine engineering, electrical, mechanical, etc.
• Review, comment and Approval of engineering deliverables in line with Contracted time frames.
• Work with the System Safety team to identify any hazards resident within the Communications Engineering elements of the design and characterise the risks associated with these hazards.
• Identify any technical risks and develop technical risk assessments for the consideration of the Principal Engineer.
• Support the management of requirements, engineering baselines, undertake stakeholder discussions, review Integrated Logistics Support documentation, review technical reports and review V&V documentation.
• Participate in technical tender evaluation activities as required.
• Mentoring activities to support the development of staff knowledge and skills within the Engineering Services team to ensure knowledge and know-how within the Program.

Skills & Experience required:

• Demonstrated long term experience in an Acquisition or Shipbuilding role.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (electrical, mechatronics, mechanical)
• Previous experience and knowledge with the design or design review of communications, electronic systems, navigation systems, situational awareness systems, command and control systems and sensors
• Knowledge of Defence project life cycle
• Excellent communications skills
• Meet ITAR compliancy
• Applicants should hold an active Negative Vetting 1 security clearance

Please apply in Word format, PDF is also accepted.

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