Radio Frequency RFTechnologist

• Initial contract duration for 12 Months with further extension of 12 Months
• No.of Extension: 1
  
• Location: ACT
  
• Security Requirements: Must have Positive Vetting
  
• Working 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 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 cyber security 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 faultfinding of RF systems
  
• Broad knowledge across earthing power transmission and timing systems
  
• Ability to modify RF equipment and systems to achieve bespoke operational requirements
  
• Test integrated solutions against design specifications
  
• Manufacture and testing of low volume bespoke cabling. Optical coaxial and signalling
  

Desirable Job Skills & Qualifications:

• 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
  

Essential Criteria

• 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.
  

Weighted Criteria

• 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 persons 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

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