- Career development opportunities
- Competitive rewards and benefits
- Flexible working options
About the role
As a Senior Engineering Technician within Babcock’s High Frequency Network team, you will play a key role in supporting the test, design, and integration of the Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System.
You’ll be responsible for delivering practical and technical solutions across hardware design, testing, and integration—ensuring that system capabilities meet operational needs and performance expectations.
You’ll conduct technical investigations, troubleshoot system issues, and contribute to the production of high-quality documentation such as interface control documents and test procedures.
Working to project plans and engineering standards, you’ll liaise closely with design and verification teams to share test outcomes and ensure system integrity through all stages of development and sustainment.
About you
You will bring a strong foundation in engineering discipline and hands-on technical experience, particularly in hardware product design and test planning. Your ability to investigate and analyse technical problems enables you to deliver effective solutions, even in complex environments.
You’re also confident producing and managing detailed technical documentation, always ensuring accuracy and compliance with data management and information security requirements.
Most importantly, you’re motivated by contributing to projects of national significance, where your work has real-world impact on defence capability.
To be successful in this position you will bring:
- Significant experience in relatable technical/engineering roles
- An understanding of engineering toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation, and analysis software)
- A thorough understanding of the design, analysis, test, and support techniques associated with electronic equipment
- An awareness of techniques and technologies that may interface with electronic equipment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work in a team
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 visitwww.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.
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