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Communications Engineer

Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-10-22

Core

Specialist communications and systems engineering expertise for Australia's Land Command, Control, Communications and Computing (C4) modernisation program.

Role type

Senior IC systems engineer (Defence communications)

Builds

Technical standards, architectures, requirements, and engineering assessments for Land C4 capabilities

Domain

Defence / Military / Land Communications

Required skills

tactical communications, networking, satellite communications, cryptographic technologies, technical documentation, engineering assessments, requirements engineering, risk analysis, stakeholder engagement

Preferred skills

Defence Capability Lifecycle knowledge, systems engineering methodologies, trials and demonstrations support, acquisition programs

Technologies

tactical communications, networking, satellite communications, cryptographic technologies

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain capability documentation, requirements, technical standards and architecture products; Provide specialist advice across tactical communications, networking, satellite communications and cryptographic technologies; Analyse technical risks, constraints and opportunities to support capability decision-making; Assist with technical investigations, demonstrations, evaluations and risk reduction activities; Develop technical assessments, briefing papers and decision-support products; Engage with Defence, industry and broader stakeholder groups to align technical requirements and approaches; Contribute to governance, assurance and integration activities across Land C4 modernisation initiatives

Seniority

Senior, experienced professional