At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead RF/TM projects and solve technical challenges for the Australian Defence Force.
- Company: Raytheon Australia, a top partner for Defence capabilities.
- Benefits: Career progression, tailored learning, and access to cutting-edge tools.
- Other info: Opportunities for travel and dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Defence projects while advancing your engineering career.
- Qualifications: University degree in Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Raytheon Australia is a leading Capability Partner to the Australian Defence Force.
Fast track your career on breakthrough Defence projects to lift Australia’s Defence capability.
Excellent Career Progression and Development Opportunities.
Your mission starts here at Raytheon Australia!
We are seeking an innovative Senior Electronics/ICT Engineer (RF and TM Specialty) under the Woomera Test Range Support Services Contract.
In this role you will deploy, maintain, operate and sustain a diverse range of RF equipment delivering Telemetry (TM) and Flight Termination functions required for the ADF.
As a RF/TM Specialist Engineer you will engage with our engineering and technical teams, support range projects, and interact with customers and range customers, shaping solutions and ensuring compliance with standards.
This role requires occasional travel to Woomera and other locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the resolution of technical RF/TM problems and mitigating risks and issues that would otherwise cause delays, impact system availability and performance, and impact critical training outcomes for the Australia Defence Force.
- Contribute to analysis and assessment of customer requirements and provide recommendations to the project teams.
- Maintain currency of skills and knowledge relating to existing technologies and actively contribute through exploration of new technologies and methods.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of technology roadmaps within the areas of responsibility.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- Requires a University Degree in Engineering and a minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with
- RF Engineering (including link margin analysis, system design, test and surveys)
- Telemetry Standards, equipment and technologies (including IRIG‑106, PCM, TMo IP)
- Application of Range Commander Council recommendations
- Experience with TM processing (including DCMs, decommutation, unit conversion)
- Demonstrated ability to manage small projects or processes within area of responsibility.
- Skilled in application and troubleshooting of IP network communications and security technologies.
- Skilled in explaining complex designs both written and orally to technical and non-technical personnel to convey a solution.
- Experienced with product configuration control.
- Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a NV1 Security clearance as needed. Eligibility can be found at applicants/eligibility-suitability
In return, we will support you with access to best practice tools, systems and processes while investing in your growth through tailored learning and development opportunities.
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment.
All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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RF/TM Specialist Engineer employer: Raytheon Australia
Raytheon Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment for Contracts Managers in Mawson Lakes. With a strong focus on professional development, employees benefit from tailored learning opportunities and access to best practice tools while contributing to critical Defence projects that enhance national security. The hybrid work model promotes flexibility, allowing team members to thrive in a fast-paced setting while collaborating with a high-calibre team dedicated to innovation and excellence.
