QinetiQ employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.

QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.

We are currently looking for a Principal Radio Frequency Engineer (RF) join to our Major Service Provider division, based preferably in either Brisbane or Canberra, however we will consider other locations for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate will be an electrical/electronic engineer or experienced scientist with background in applied RF hazard management to work in the field of Electromagnetic Explosive Hazard (EEH) identification and management in support of Guided Weapons and Explosive ordnance (GWEO) testing and certification.

As a Principal RF Engineer, you will be providing specialist engineering and technical advice to Explosive Materiel Branch. Assisting with tasks such as:

• Develop and/or review technical assessments related to the EEH of Explosive Ordnance
• Plan and supervise EEH trials
• Develop and/or verify EEH procedures and publications to support continued technical integrity
• Provide specialist engineering and technical advice (including safe separation information) to the Australian Defence Organisation on EEH issues for EO natures and related materiel
• Liaise with key stakeholders such as Directorate of Ordnance Safety, Directorate of Explosive Ordnance Services and Base Armament Managers.

To be successful in the role of Principal RF Engineer you will need to bring with you:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in either science or engineering
• An extensive amount of experience in similar roles
• Proven experience successfully dealing with multiple key stakeholders
• Previous experience providing technical leadership
• A reliable, resourceful and team-oriented approach to work
• Strong verbal and written communication

Candidates will need to be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance. QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some of our benefits include:

• Individual professional development fund
• Flexible work
• Purchased leave program and loyalty leave
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual incentive scheme
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
• Relaxed dress code

A full list of our employee benefits and further information can be found here: https://www.qinetiq.com/en-au/careers/benefits

For any further detail, or if you want to chat further - please reach out to me directly at wguest@qinetiq.com.au

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As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.