Radio Frequency Technologist

Application closing date: Tuesday, 10 June 2025 • 11:59pm, Canberra time

Estimated start date: Friday, 01 August 2025

Location of work: ACT

Working arrangements: The role will be required to be performed onsite at the ASD location in Canberra

Length of contract: 12 Months

Contract extensions: 12 months

Security clearance: Must be able to obtain Positive Vetting

Rates: $150 - $180 per hour (inc. super)

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) requires a Radio Frequency Technologist 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 area of expertise and share their knowledge to aid in improving staff understanding.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• 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 and fault finding using electronic test equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, logic analysers, spectrum analysers) of RF communications systems and components.
• Assist in the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures
• With guidance, perform design review

Essential Criteria

Desirable Criteria

HOW TO APPLY

Please update your CV to highlight your previous work experience to demonstrate your suitability for this role. You will be required to provide a response to EACH of the Essential and Desirable criteria with a maximum character count of 3000.