Communications Engineering Consultant

About the Role:

At Nova Systems, our people are smart, passionate, and committed to solving complex challenges that make our world safer and more secure. We are a trusted partner to Defence, government, and industry, delivering world‑leading Test & Evaluation, certification, systems engineering, and capability assurance services across air, land, maritime and space domains.

Nova Systems has an established and growing presence in New Zealand, supporting advanced aviation programmes, flight test and evaluation activities, and aircraft introduction into service across Defence and government organisations.

As part of our continued growth in our New Zealand’s business, we are seeking experienced Communications Engineers to support current and emerging programs across Defence, government, and commercial industries. 

We have multiple opportunities for Communications Engineers to join our New Zealand team where you will contribute to the delivery of specialist radiocommunications and spectrum engineering services across Defence, government and commercial client programs.

Working in a consulting environment, you will apply your expertise in radiofrequency propagation, telecommunications systems, and the RF spectrum environment to support engineering analysis, technical studies and capability development activities across a range of client engagements.

These roles offer the opportunity to work on complex communications and spectrum challenges in mission-critical environments. Initial work may include supporting communications capability development and network design and optimisation activities for critical communications systems; alongside broader RF/Comms engineering work delivered through Nova’s Specialist Services program.

Note - these roles are primarily based in New Zealand but can also be supported for applicants based in Australia an 18-month maximum term engagement.

What You’ll Be Involved With

• Developing engineering models and technical analysis to support communications and electromagnetic spectrum capabilities
• Conducting specialist engineering activities across communications, RF and telecommunication networks and systems, technical studies and capability development
• Supporting the development and review of engineering artefacts and technical documentation
• Providing engineering advice on deliverables produced by industry and government stakeholders
• Contributing to communications capability design and optimisation activities within mission-critical environments

What We Would Like From You 

• Degree qualifications in either Radiocommunications, Electrical, Electronic or Telecommunications engineering recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Strong knowledge of electromagnetic spectrum operations, communications engineering or RF spectrum environments
• Experience contributing to engineering analysis, technical studies or engineering artefact development
• Exposure to Defence, government or mission-critical communications environments will be highly regarded
• Familiarity with electronic warfare systems, spectrum management or related RF technologies will be advantageous
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with technical stakeholders
• Full working rights for New Zealand or Australia with the ability to obtain n NZ security clearance. Nova Systems will sponsor the clearance process for suitable candidates

We recognise that strong candidates may not meet every requirement listed above. If your experience aligns with communications engineering, RF systems or the electromagnetic spectrum environment, we encourage you to apply.

Life at Nova – it all adds up!

With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.

Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people.

Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are:

Life at Nova – it all adds up!

With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.

Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people.

Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are:

• Generous Parental Leave: Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks 
• Professional and Personal Development: $5,000 per year of allowance with PD leave included. Up to $1200 per year can be used towards well-being such as a gym membership or assets related to well-being activities 
• Flexibility: We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people 
• Dress For Your Day: We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust 
• Reward & Recognition Program: Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more 
• Employee Assistance Program: for employees and family members 
• Annual Nova employee engagement:  Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun! 
• Well-being Hub with access to health and fitness content 
• Free Flu Vaccination annually 
• An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive culture 
• Social activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari – we don’t like to take ourselves too seriously!

You can view the full range of benefits at https://www.novasystems.com/au/careers/life-at-nova-systems

APPLY NOW

Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Paul Sloan in the Nova Talent Acquisition Team on (08) 8252 7100.

Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation.

Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.

Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia & New Zealand and its national interests. To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation - Nova Systems RAP

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must have full working rights and be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearances. 

About Nova:

Nova Systems is a global engineering services and technology solutions company with strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Singapore. From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand, and solve.

At Nova Systems, we provide highly specialised advice and solutions at scale, we are agile and ready to predict, react and respond. We refer to it as being “Optimised for Performance”. Small enough to care, big enough to matter, we leverage the benefits of scale for our clients.

But what makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate.

At Nova Systems we see things differently. We bring (and take) a different perspective. We are the smarts behind the solution.