Senior RF Engineer

WHY BAI COMMUNICATIONS

BAI Communications is helping Australia's most critical industries stay connected.

Building on decades of communications expertise and strengthened by the acquisition of Titan ICT, BAI delivers mission-critical communication networks across the mining, resources, oil & gas, energy and infrastructure sectors. Our teams design, deploy and support advanced Digital Mobile Radio (DMR), Private LTE, microwave and IP communications networks in some of Australia's most remote and demanding environments.

As businesses increasingly rely on resilient, secure and high-performance communications, BAI continues to invest in next-generation technologies that improve safety, operational efficiency and connectivity across industrial operations nationwide.

This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team working on complex communications solutions that directly support essential Australian industries.

LET'S EXPLORE THE ROLE

As a Senior RF Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across the design, optimisation and delivery of mission-critical wireless communications systems. Acting as a subject matter expert, you'll support major customer projects while helping shape the future direction of communications networks across mining, oil & gas, resources and industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Take a senior position in the design and engineering of Digital Mobile Radio (DMR), Private LTE and associated RF communication systems.
• Provide technical leadership across customer projects, from concept development and design through to commissioning and handover.
• Assess existing network infrastructure, identify risks and develop practical solutions that maximise performance, reliability and operational availability.
• Support business development, tenders and project delivery teams with technical expertise, cost estimates and engineering solutions.
• Conduct site assessments, inspections, testing and commissioning activities across customer locations.
• Provide high-level technical support for complex operational issues and network performance challenges.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, documentation, and best-practice methodologies.
• Mentor engineers contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering capability across the business.

LET'S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You are a highly experienced RF engineering professional who thrives in complex operational environments and enjoys solving critical communications challenges.

To be successful, you'll bring:

• Engineering qualification or significant equivalent experience in RF engineering, telecommunications or critical communications.
• Minimum five years demonstrated experience in MotoTrbo Cap Max system design and implementation
• Significant experience designing, implementing and supporting DMR, Private LTE, microwave or mission-critical communications networks.
• Demonstrated success delivering communications solutions within mining, resources, oil & gas, utilities or industrial sectors.
• Expert understanding of RF system design, propagation, coverage analysis and communications infrastructure.
• Experience producing engineering documentation, technical reports and network design packages.
• Strong project delivery, commercial awareness and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience with AutoCAD and telecommunications design tools.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence customers, project teams and technical stakeholders.

BENEFITS & CULTURE

At BAI, we value diversity and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse communities, people with disability, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Guided by our principles of One BAI Team, Customer First, Adapt and Learn, and Drive Sustainable Growth, we create an environment where our people can thrive.

Why Join Us?

• Work on some of Australia's most significant mining and industrial communications projects.
• Access ongoing technical development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Flexible work arrangements and supportive leadership.
• Gender-neutral parental leave, study leave and volunteer leave.
• Recognition and reward programs that celebrate performance and innovation.
• Corporate discounts and novated leasing opportunities.
• Career pathways across a growing national communications business.

Ready to shape the future of mission-critical communications across Australia's mining, energy and industrial sectors? We'd love to hear from you.