Expression of Interest - Test Engineers - TSPV

Leidos; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Headspace access

Wellbeing programs

Professional development

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to join a fast-paced Federal Government program, delivering verification and validation across multi-domain security environments. You will synthesize requirements into robust test solutions, develop plans and cases, and manage defects with cross-functional teams.

Prior enterprise ICT testing experience is essential. The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to test standards, and delivery quality while navigating complex systems and

Qualifications

• Qualification in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in verification and validation, systems testing, or quality assurance.
• Experience testing enterprise ICT environments; familiarity with test artefacts and standards.

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

Quality assurance

ALM

Jira

Confluence

Education

IT/Engineering/CS degree or equivalent

Tools

ALM

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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

• 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.

Don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes – if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application. We’re most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go.

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and holds a TSPV/TSPA security clearance.

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.

• 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.

Ready to explore what’s possible? If this sounds like a role where you can make an impact and continue to grow, we’d like to hear from you. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling.

Pay Range

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

More details are available here.

Securing Your Data

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [e-mail].

Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.