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Position Title: Senior Satellite Communications Engineer
Employment Type: 12-Month Contract (with possibleextensions)
Location: Canberra ACT
Hourly Pay Rate: Competitive based on experience
Security Clearance/Requirements: Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) current or able to obtain
Working Arrangements: Onsite only (hybrid/remote not offered)
ABOUT THE ROLE
A leading government department is seeking a Senior Satellite Communications Engineer to join their Telecommunications and Data Centre Support team. The role is critical to delivering a multi-year Satellite Modernisation Project focused on upgrading and future-proofing satellite communications infrastructure across global Posts. You will work on both legacy Geostationary Orbit (GEO) systems and emerging Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) technologies supporting design deployment and maintenance of high-performance satellite communication systems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design implement and maintain satellite communication systems including GEO and NGSO infrastructure.
Contribute to high-level technical design and investigations and support deployment of satellite terminals across remote and regional locations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architecture cyber assurance and regional technical officers to ensure secure and resilient satellite communications.
Produce high-quality technical documentation including designs and maintenance plans.
Travel to geographically dispersed locations as required for system deployment maintenance and support activities.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
5 years experience in satellite communications engineering (GEO and NGSO systems).
Strong understanding of RF and microwave communication systems including design testing and optimisation.
Experience planning and implementing high-availability WAN services including satellite-based connectivity solutions.
Ability to produce technical documentation and high-level designs.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience working in cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
Desirable: Experience supporting government or defence satellite communications projects.
Desirable: Ability to mentor or provide guidance to junior engineers or field technicians.
Qualifications: Bachelor or Diploma in Electronics and/or Communications Engineering.
ELIGIBILITY
Must hold or be able to obtain NV2 security clearance.
Australian citizen preferred.
Willingness to travel regularly to remote and international locations.
Apply now or contact SOS Recruitment onfor a confidential discussion.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on 9 January 2026. Applications received after this date may still be considered for similar opportunities.
SOS Recruitment is committed to workplace diversity and equity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people with disabilities women people with family responsibilities people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds religious beliefs and LGBTIQ individuals.
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SOS Recruitment, based in Canberra, provides trusted and reliable recruitment services for government, private and not-for-profit sectors Australia-wide.
