Career development opportunities Competitive rewards and benefits Flexible working options

   

 

About the Role

As a Specialist HF Communications Engineer at Babcock, you’ll bring deep expertise in ionospheric science and HF communication systems to solve complex technical challenges. You will conduct innovative design studies, analyse ionospheric data, and develop algorithms that enhance Extended Distance High Frequency Communication Systems (EDHFCS). Your work will directly influence communication system performance and ensure solutions are grounded in cutting-edge scientific insight.

You’ll play a key role in planning and delivering your own tasks to time, quality, and cost targets while also producing and reviewing technical documentation to support system development. Your insights will be instrumental in integrating ionospheric data from multiple sources and developing heuristics to guide effective use in real-world communication environments. As a technical lead, you will present findings to internal stakeholders and external customers, ensuring technical excellence is shared and understood across the business.

About You

You are an industry-recognised expert in the behaviour and analysis of the ionosphere and its implications for HF communications. Your background includes extensive experience in statistical analysis of complex datasets and developing algorithms that extract actionable intelligence from ionospheric data, making you uniquely equipped to tackle the technical demands of this role.

With a strong foundation in systems engineering and a preference for RF, HF, or related communications disciplines, you have worked across the full system lifecycle — from requirements definition to commissioning. You are confident navigating technical interfaces, documenting your findings, and transferring critical knowledge to colleagues, helping to build a stronger, more capable engineering function at Babcock

 

To be successful in this position you will bring:

 

Extensive relevant experience in relatable technical/engineering roles within a Defence environment. An expert understanding of applicable engineering toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation and analysis software). Industry recognised expert in understanding of the Ionosphere and how it relates to HF Communications. Demonstrated experience in applying statistical analysis to data. Demonstrated systems engineering experience coupled with preference for engineering experience in a RF, HF and/or communications relevant discipline. Experience in requirements definition, interface definition, subsystem design, installation supervision, set to work, and commissioning.

 

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you
   

We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;    Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;    We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;    You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;    Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave;    You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.   

   

 

Who we are 
 

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,700 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion.

We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.   

 

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:      
 

Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;    Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;    Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;  Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business.   

   

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.   

 

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

   

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.   

   

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks.  These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.   

   

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.   

 

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