Satellite Comms Engineer
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Job Summary
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The Telecommunications and Data Centre Support Section within the Infrastructure and Operational Support Branch of DFATs Information Management and Technology Division has a requirement for a suitably skilled and experienced Satellite Communications Engineer.
Key duties and responsibilities
Job Specific role description:
The Senior Satellite Communications Engineer will play a critical role in the delivery of DFATs Satellite Modernisation Project. This role involves the design implementation and maintenance of satellite communication systems with a focus on both legacy GEO infrastructure and emerging NGSO technologies. The engineer will support high-level design activities contribute to technology investigations and assist in the deployment and upkeep of satellite terminals across DFAT Posts.
The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams including architecture cyber assurance and regional technical officers to ensure reliable secure and high-performance satellite communications.
This role involves significant leadership and mentoring of existing and future satellite communications team staff.
The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) has been used to inform the summary DFAT is seeking a candidate with the following relevant skillset:
Skills/Levels:
- Development and Implementation - Systems Development - Radio Frequency Engineering (RFEN) - Level 6
Technical skills
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and/or Communications (highly desirable) and/or Diploma of Engineering in Electronics and/or Communications (highly desirable).
About the project
The Satellite Modernisation Project is a multi-year initiative led by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to upgrade and future-proof its satellite communications infrastructure across global Posts. The project aims to improve the performance reliability and resilience of DFATs Wide Area Network (WAN) links by transitioning from legacy Geostationary Orbit (GEO) systems to modern Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) technologies. This includes: integration of high performance low-maintenance satellite terminals deployment of NGSO capabilities to pilot sites maintenance of high-risk GEO locations. The project supports DFATs broader digital transformation goals enabling secure infrastructure independent communications that are essential for delivering cloud-hosted services and maintaining operational continuity in remote and challenging environments.
Requirements
Criteria
Essential criteria
1.Demonstrated experience (5 years) in satellite communications engineering including GEO and NGSO systems.
2.Strong understanding of RF and microwave communication systems including design testing and optimisation.
3.Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing high-availability WAN services including satellite-based connectivity solutions that ensure reliable and resilient communications across geographically dispersed locations.
4.Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation including high-level designs and maintenance plans.
5.Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience working in cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
6.Willingness and ability to travel regularly to geographically dispersed DFAT Posts and remote locations as required for system deployment maintenance and support activities.
Desirable criteria
1.Experience supporting government or defence satellite communications projects at Australian Embassies or other Australian sites overseas.
2.Ability to mentor or provide technical guidance to junior engineers or field technicians.
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Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters. Essential criteria 7 IVM experience 7 EASM experience integrations
