Space Technician (C-Band Radar)

Date Posted:

2025-11-20

Country:

Australia

Location:

AUSWA113: Exmouth WA, HEH Murat Road, Naval Communication Station, Harold E Holt, Exmouth, WA, 6707, Australia

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

• Located in Exmouth, gateway to the world-class Ningaloo Reef
• Tailored Career Opportunities, long Term Defence Contractor
• Flexibility to focus on career, family, and lifestyle
• 7/7 Roster

Raytheon Australia works closely with the Australian Defence Force as its trusted capability partner to deliver some of the most complex and ground-breaking engineering and technology projects in the country.

Since 2011, Raytheon Australia have been contracted to deliver facilities services in support of the Harold E. Holt (HEH) Defence Precinct in Exmouth, Western Australia. Home to the Space Surveillance Telescope (SST), the C-Band RADAR and Very Low Frequency (VLF) radio transmission capability, together these systems add a critical contribution to Australia's space domain awareness and battlespace awareness missions.

Right now, we are experiencing rapid growth and are seeking a bright and energised C-Band RADAR Technician to join our inspired team.

In return, we will support you with access to best practice tools, systems and processes while continually investing in your growth by providing tailored learning and development opportunities.

Reporting to the Space System Supervisor (C-Band RADAR) you will be responsible for conducting maintenance, technical investigations, supporting configuration change activities, actioning customer requests and additional tasks to support both program and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing planned and corrective maintenance on the C-Band RADAR System and associated Subsystems
• Maintenance planning and reporting
• RADAR calibrations and interpretation of results
• Working in a LINUX system environment
• Technical report writing
• Logistics support
• Maintaining strong relationships with domestic and international stakeholders
• Only employees willing to relocate to Exmouth region will be considered for the role – relocation assistance may be considered

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of a Certificate III in Electronics (Communications or Control) or relevant technical discipline
• Defence/Maritime Radar, Combat System, Complex Communication and/or Mechanical System experience
• Excellent analytical/fault-finding skills
• Ability to confidently operate and interpret data from a wide range of test equipment
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance (NV1). Eligibility can be found at http://www.defence.gov.au/agsva

Don’t miss the opportunity to build your career in a world class team and help build the defence systems that keep Australia safe.

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