Expression Of Interest - Test Engineers - Tspv

00160 Leidos Australia Pty Ltd.; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking experienced Test Engineers to join our Federal Government program in Canberra. You will synthesize customer requirements into robust test solutions, evaluate testability, and develop and execute plans across multiple testing stages.

Ideal candidates have IT/Engineering background, proven verification and validation experience, and familiarity with ALM/Jira/Confluence. You will work in a collaborative environment delivering mission-critical IT systems with integrity

Qualifications

• IT/engineering background or related degree.
• Proven experience in verification and validation and systems testing.
• Experience writing and maintaining test artefacts aligned to requirements.
• Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (ALM, Jira, Confluence).
• Understanding of systems engineering and V&V practices.
• Experience testing enterprise ICT environments and test automation.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize customer requirements into test solutions, balancing technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Review and evaluate testability of requirements.
• Develop and execute test plans, cases, and procedures for various testing stages.
• Analyze test results, manage defects, and prepare detailed test reports.
• Collaborate with teams to solve problems and ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

Verification & Validation

Systems testing

Test artefacts

V&V principles

Test automation

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About Leidos Australia

At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life.

Backed by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission-critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter.

Leidos is a destination for people who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing to fit a single mould. Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work. This includes:

• Flex Your Way – Tailor work to your life with options including Life Days (up to 12 extra days off per year), part-time arrangements, job sharing, and compressed hours.

• Wellbeing That Matters – Free access to Headspace and MeQuilibrium, plus dedicated wellness spaces to support your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.

• Learn Without Limits – Access over 120,000 on-demand courses, alongside technical, project management, leadership, and professional development opportunities.

• Work That Makes an Impact – Contribute to nationally significant projects that matter, solve complex challenges, and accelerate your career through unique growth opportunities.

• Build Your Future – Whether you're deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we'll invest in your development every step of the way.

• And Much More – These are just a few of the ways we invest in our people and help them thrive.

About the Team

Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.

The Opportunity

We have exciting opportunities for an experienced Test Engineers to join a dynamic and fast paced team who support our Federal Government Program in across multiple mission systems operating within complex, multi‑domain security environments.

Key Responsibilities include: -

• Synthesize customer requirements into test solutions, balancing technical, schedule, and cost constraints

• Review and evaluate testability of requirements

• Develop and execute test plans, cases, and procedures for various testing stages

• Analyze test results, manage defects, and prepare detailed test reports

• Collaborate with teams to solve problems and ensure successful outcomes

About You

• Qualification in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.

• Proven experience in verification and validation, systems testing, or quality assurance roles.

• Experience developing and maintaining test artefacts aligned to requirements and standards.

• Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g. ALM, Jira, Confluence or similar).

• Understanding of systems engineering principles and structured V&V practices.

• Experience testing enterprise ICT environments, with exposure to SOE, infrastructure, applications and test automation.

What to Expect When You Apply

Our hiring process is designed to be straightforward, respectful and easy to navigate. If your skills, experience and qualifications look aligned with the role, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage. You can expect:

• An initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team

• An interview with the hiring manager or interview panel

• Any role‑specific assessment, technical discussion or customer step required for the position

We’ll let you know what to expect before each stage, including who you’ll meet and how to prepare. If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.

If you are looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.