Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

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HTR Group Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by HTR Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range A$110.00/hr - A$135.00/hr We have a current opportunity for a Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer , on a contract basis within the Defence sector. The role is based in Symonston, ACT . The contract is for an initial 12 month period, with a 2 x 12 month extension option . DSS Skill Set: Level 3 - Specialist Engineering - Communications Engineering (RF, Tactical) Responsibilities: Develop radio system and RF orientated TCNBL procedures. Support the development and deployment of Test Tools within the TCNBL. Provide SME advice on in-service or emerging tactical data distribution systems. Develop and deploy test tools within the TCNBL (independently or as part of a small software development team). Provide SME advice on in-service or emerging combat platforms from the electromagnetic interference and compatibility (EMI/EMC) point of view, coordinating engineering efforts with SMEs and stakeholders from other platform-related projects and organisations. Evaluate the performance of the RF elements for different Bearer Systems and support the development of RF test plans and procedures. Attend and inform program/project events. Develop and coordinate operational analysis supporting TCN tests and trials with Army and other Defence organisations. Support risk reduction trials and acceptance tests for Land Combat Division. Minimum mandatory requirements: AGSVA Security clearance Defence experience Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Software Engineering, and/or Systems Engineering Experience in producing technical documentation Experience in the use of middleware for distributed applications Extensive Network programming experience, including familiarity with ethernet/IP headers and packet structuring for the development of inspection and filtering rules and writing software linking to raw packet capture libraries (libpcap) Experience in web front-end development. Background in software development. Experience with unified modelling language Experience with writing acceptance test procedures Knowledge of deployable ADF command and control systems Formal training in, or experience in the deployment and administration of large scale virtualised environments (ESXi) Experience with conducting data and configuration management, particularly within documentation; and software and hardware baselines Training or certifications in project management or business analysis qualifications For the full information on this position, please submit your CV before 8am Mon 10 March 2025. HTR are offering very attractive contract day rates. We offer flexitime and remote work when possible. Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Australia Defence sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. CR/3318 Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Consulting and Engineering Industries Military and International Affairs #J-18808-Ljbffr