Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future.
Downer Professional Services is comprised of two business units, our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice and Team Downer , a major service partner to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for our clients in Defence and National Security.
As the Communications Engineer you will provide engineering expertise to support the acquisition and implementation of the Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System (EDHFCS), ensuring technical governance, documentation, and compliance. The position is based onsite at Campbell Park, Canberra.

This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including:

• Develop, manage, and maintain the JP9101 engineering documentation suite
• Provide formal engineering advice across all relevant contracts
• Maintain and update technical risks under delegated authority from the Chief Engineer

• Collaborate with the JP9101 Engineering Team and broader project team across all disciplinesReview contract deliverables and support implementation of the EDHFCS solution