Satellite & Space Technical Specialist

Reporting to the Manager, Satellite & Space Weather Networks, this position provides specialised technical support for the Bureau’s integrated observing systems, including satellite ground stations and terrestrial space weather instruments. These systems are critical to the Bureau’s ability to deliver accurate and timely forecasting, numerical weather prediction and space weather services. The Satellite and Space Technical Specialist is responsible for the operation, maintenance, fault diagnosis and sustainment of complex infrastructure across a range of technologies, including radio frequency systems, telemetry and communications networks, control systems and environmental sensors. The role involves conducting preventative and corrective maintenance, supporting configuration control activities, and contributing to the upkeep of technical documentation and maintenance records in the Bureau’s Asset Management System. The position also provides technical input to equipment upgrade and renewal projects, supporting minor project activities and contributing to technical reviews. Additionally, the role participates in an on-call roster for after-hours technical support and may provide support across other technical activities within the team.