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.
We currently have an opportunity for a SATCOM Engineer in Canberra to work on Space projects .

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

• Project Planning and Documentation - Prepare and review project management office plans, Gate 2 documentation, and other key deliverables to support project execution and governance.
• Scheduling, Estimating, and Risk Management - Conduct planning, task estimation, and risk assessments, including identification and tracking of major risks and support for risk reduction activities.
• Tender Evaluation and Procurement Support - Participate in Tender Evaluation Working Groups (TEWGs), validate tender responses, and develop supporting procurement documentation such as evaluation reports and negotiation directives.
• Technical and Interface Development - Create and update system specifications, interface definitions, and management plans for integration with Defence strategic, deployed, and external networks.
• Safety, Security, and Logistics Planning - Support safety and security program planning for future certification and accreditation, and develop logistics support documentation across the capability lifecycle.