Radio Frequency Project Engineer

Job Description

Initial 4 Month Contract + 12 Month Extension Ability to obtain a Baseline Clearance $100 - $125 per hour Inc Super Docklands address, Melbourne Our Client, a large Federal Government Department located in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Radio Frequency Project Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity. The RF Project Engineer will be responsible for the end-to-end technical build, site installation, testing, and commissioning of the ionosonde solution for the Space Weather Upgrades project. The project has implemented a new ionosonde solution at a pilot site and is now progressing the build and rollout to the remaining sites in scope. The role will work under direction from the Project Manager, and with teams across the Department including Space Weather Networks, Space Weather Services, Engineering, Solution Architecture, Business Analysis, and Testing. The Radio Frequency Project Engineer will be required to: Undertake and manage technical activities for the build, site installation, testing, and commissioning of ionosonde equipment and associated IT network and Linux based software configuration. Prepare required site installation plan, site acceptance test results, and operational safety documents as required by the project. Work collaboratively with the ROBUST Project Manager with respect to their management of the roll-out schedule and associated activities, including helping to identify risks and mitigating actions. Develop transition to operations documentation and support the transition to operations in accordance with Bureau processes and the Operational Technology & Engineering (OTE) Quality Management System. Perform technical work in line with allocated technical authority from OTE. Provide guidance and advice on equipment retrieval, spares reallocation, decommissioning, and disposal. Work with external vendors, service providers, IT Architecture, Infrastructure, Security, Network, and delivery teams, to ensure the ionosonde solution is delivered and supported appropriately, meeting the solution requirements, and ensuring quality and timely delivery. Proactively identify Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAID) for the assigned work to the Project Manager. To be considered for this RF Project Engineer opportunity, you will ideally have: Significant experience in the delivery of systems engineering and technical solutions. Extensive knowledge of RF and supporting technologies. Experience with radio frequencies and radar equipment design, integration, and commissioning. A degree or diploma of an Australian educational institution, or a comparable overseas qualification, which is appropriate to the duties; OR other comparable qualifications, which are appropriate to the duties. Experience on projects upgrading brownfield sites with new RF equipment and integration with existing antennas (desired). Experience with Linux based software configuration and Python (desired). Experience with solar power and battery systems (desired). How to Apply For a copy of the full job description including application instructions please get in touch with Alison at the Recruitment Hive by clicking the Apply for this Job button. Alternatively, you can reach Alison on (02) 62991006 to discuss further. This position closes on 6/2/2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr