Defense V&V Engineer - NV1 Cleared, Canberra

IAG Defence and National Security; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) in Canberra is seeking an experienced Verification and Validation (V&V) Engineer to support a critical Defence acquisition capability. You'll lead verification, validation, integration and Test & Evaluation activities across the capability lifecycle.

This role emphasizes evidence-based approaches to ensure complex systems are designed, tested and accepted in line with Defence requirements; a degree in engineering or systems engineering is expected and

Qualifications

• 8 to 11 years' experience in verification and validation or test and evaluation on complex engineered systems.
• Degree in engineering, systems engineering, science or a related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting Defence acquisition programs.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles and V&V across the system lifecycle.
• Experience developing and maintaining verification plans, requirements traceability, verification matrices, test procedures and assurance documentation.
• Experience supporting integration, qualification, acceptance, operational testing or trials.
• Familiarity with Defence engineering governance, capability acceptance and T&E frameworks.
• Experience integrating, verifying or testing mission, communications, sensor, mechanical, electrical or integrated systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and coordinate V&V plans aligned to program objectives, engineering activities and schedules.
• Define verification strategies using inspection, analysis, demonstration and test.
• Support the planning and execution of T&E, including test concepts, procedures, schedules and acceptance criteria.
• Take part in integration, qualification, acceptance and operational testing, including trials and demonstrations.
• Maintain requirements traceability so requirements are allocated, verified, validated and closed.
• Analyse test outcomes to identify deficiencies, non-conformances and risks, and recommend corrective action.
• Prepare verification reports, validation evidence and assurance artefacts to support governance and acceptance.
• Contribute to engineering and program reviews, including design and test readiness reviews.
• Work with engineering, integration and project teams to make systems ready for verification and acceptance.

Job description

IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) in Canberra is seeking an experienced Verification and Validation (V&V) Engineer to support a critical Defence acquisition capability. You'll lead verification, validation, integration and Test & Evaluation activities across the capability lifecycle.

This role emphasizes evidence-based approaches to ensure complex systems are designed, tested and accepted in line with Defence requirements; a degree in engineering or systems engineering is expected and