Canberra, Australia | Posted on 10/29/2024
State/Province: Australian Capital TerritoryCountry: AustraliaJob DescriptionInitial contract duration for 12 Months with further extension of 12 MonthsNo. of Extension: 1Location: ACTSecurity Requirements: Must have Positive VettingWorking Arrangement: Candidates will work 5 days per week on site up to a maximum of 40 hours, unless otherwise agreed with manager. The role is based in our Canberra offices.About the Role: SoftLabs is seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) Technologist for ICT Labour hire at their technology consulting based in ACT.
Requirements: The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is a statutory agency in the Defence portfolio that defends Australia against global threats and advances our national interests through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cybersecurity, and offensive cyber operations.
ASD is seeking an RF Technologist who will be responsible for the design, integration, testing, and documentation of engineering subsystems.
The RF Technologist will be required to work across a variety of disciplines including RF hardware design, software configuration, testing, and completing systems engineering documentation and procedures. They will be required to support team members in their required areas of expertise and share their knowledge to aid in improving staff understanding.
Job Duties & Responsibilities (include but are not limited to): As directed, undertake the design, integration, testing, and documentation of engineering subsystems.Plan, design, manage, execute, and report test and test procedures using appropriate testing tools and techniques.Produce technical documentation.Undertake testing using electronic debugging equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analysers, spectrum analysers) to do fault finding and debugging of embedded hardware devices.Assist in the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures.With guidance, perform design review.Essential Job Skills & Qualifications: Demonstrable experience in system design, deployment/set to work, sustainment, and fault-finding of RF systems.Broad knowledge across earthing, power, transmission, and timing systems.Ability to modify RF equipment and systems to achieve bespoke operational requirements.Manufacture and testing of low volume, bespoke cabling including optical, coaxial, and signalling.Experience in satellite communications.Experience in Data Centre / Transmission Room systems and design.Electrical Trade certificate.Rope Access and working at heights.Application of ARPANSA RF standards.Experience in RoIP technologies.How the candidate meets the ability to perform the Job Duties and Responsibilities.How the candidate demonstrates skills and experience against the Essential Skills and Qualifications.How the candidate demonstrates skills and experience against the Desirable Skills and Qualifications as set out in RFQ.Other Requirements: Candidates require an AGSVA TSPV clearance to perform this role. ASD will not sponsor candidates to upgrade their security clearance.Candidates must be willing to undergo an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement. As OSA is an ASD policy requirement to determine a person's suitability to work in ASD, it requires a psychological assessment in the form of a questionnaire and interview. Candidates should consider their preparedness for questions including topics such as personal relationships, living and financial circumstances, physical and mental health history including substance use.Application Deadline: Tuesday, 12 November 2024
Expected Start Date: Saturday, 30 November 2024
Job Types: Contract
Rate: As per Australian Market Standards
If you are interested in this position, please click Apply with your resume in WORD and send your details for review. If you wish to have a confidential discussion, call us on 02 6108 3980 or 0410 756 040 for more information.
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