systems engineer

HR Partners; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking Systems Engineers with specialised expertise in Verification and Validation to support key defence acquisition projects. Based in Canberra, you will drive V&V and T&E processes within a multidisciplinary team to ensure complex systems meet Defence standards.

The role demands extensive experience in delivery of major defence capabilities, including maritime and land systems, with a strong focus on verification matrices and test procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Systems Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience on defence acquisition or sustainment programmes.
• Knowledge of verification and validation concepts across lifecycle.
• Experience drafting verification plans and test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Verification & Validation plans for defence projects.
• Conduct Test & Evaluation activities with procedures, schedules, and criteria.
• Perform systems integration and platform trials.
• Evaluate results and evidence to identify defects and risks.
• Collaborate with Defence stakeholders to meet regulatory and technical standards.

Skills

System Verification & Validation

Test & Evaluation

System Integration

Defence Standards

Engineering Documentation

Education

Engineering/Systems Engineering degree

Job description

Randstad is seeking Systems Engineers with specialised expertise in Verification and Validation (V&V) to support key defence acquisition projects. Operating within a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering team, you will drive the planning, coordination, and execution of Integration, Verification, Validation, and Test & Evaluation (T&E) processes to guarantee that complex systems satisfy rigorous Defence standards.

The roles would suit someone with extensive experience in delivery of complex maritime and/or land capability systems rather than ICT and software testing backgrounds.

The roles are permanent full-time roles based in Canberra.

As a Systems Engineer you will

• Develop and maintain Verification & Validation Plan for complex defence projects.
• Conduct Test & Evaluation activities, including drafting test procedures, schedules, and acceptance criteria.
• Perform systems integration and operational testing, including conducting platform trials.
• Evaluate test outcomes and verification evidence to spot defects, manage risks, and implement corrective measures.
• Collaborate with Defence stakeholders to ensure all V&V and T&E operations adhere strictly to Defence regulations, technical standards, and project goals.

About you

• A degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a relevant technical discipline.
• Proven background working on major defence acquisition or sustainment initiatives.
• Understanding of core systems engineering concepts and applying verification and validation across the lifecycle.
• Demonstrated capability in crafting and managing key engineering assurance documentation, such as verification matrices, test procedures, requirement traceability, and verification plans.
• Hands-on experience with system integration, qualification, acceptance testing, operational evaluations, or platform trial execution.
• Background supporting the verification, integration, or testing of complex systems, including maritime, land, communications, electrical, mechanical, or combat systems.

The candidate must be an Australian citizen, and have a NV1 clearance

Ref/ RANDEF

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