Mechanical Engineer - ARFF Vehicle Testing Specialist

Air Services Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Airservices Australia seeks a hands-on mechanical engineer to lead testing and verification of ARFF vehicle systems. You will develop test plans, perform vehicle testing, and generate acceptance documentation while supporting ongoing fleet engineering tasks.

You will collaborate with fleet and operations teams to ensure safety, compliance, and operational readiness across Melbourne and Brisbane sites in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Experience with vehicles or heavy mechanical systems.
• Experience in engineering assessments, testing, validation or project delivery.
• Ability to investigate issues and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience preparing technical reports, specifications or acceptance documentation.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) and eligibility for professional registration.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, conduct vehicle testing and produce acceptance reports.
• Balance project work with BAU engineering support across fleet assets.
• Collaborate with fleet, operations and technical stakeholders to ensure vehicles are safe and ready for use.
• Engage in hands-on testing and field evaluations to validate performance.

Skills

Vehicle testing

Mechanical systems

Technical reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

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