Test and Evaluation Engineer

IAG Defence and National Security; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IAG Defence & National Security in Victoria is seeking an experienced Test and Evaluation Engineer to coordinate and deliver T&E activities for a Defence program while supporting an integration team. The role spans T&E and engineering across multiple teams with focus on aligning artefacts to program intent.

The successful candidate will design, test and install communications systems onto platforms, build knowledge of existing equipment and provide high-quality T&E and engineering advice for

Qualifications

• Defence T&E experience across the capability lifecycle (preview/ development/ acceptance/ operational/ in-service).
• Experience developing Test & Evaluation Strategies and T&E artefacts.
• Mechanical engineering background with CAD modelling and design review.
• Systems engineering experience including technical certification plans & engineering documentation.
• Experience in verification and validation and risk management.
• Experience executing trials and producing T&E reports and technical assessments.
• Knowledge of Defence T&E frameworks, policies, processes and governance.
• Experience integrating or installing communications systems onto platforms (highly regarded).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver assigned T&E activities and support an integration team.
• Develop, review and maintain Test and Evaluation Strategies, TE Master Plans and artefacts.
• Conduct or support preview, developmental, acceptance, operational and in-service T&E in line with Defence requirements.
• Execute system T&E or trial activities and produce TE reports and technical assessments.
• Manage risk and perform verification and validation to ensure compliance with system, safety and performance requirements.
• Undertake complex systems engineering tasks including technical certification plans and engineering documentation.
• Perform mechanical engineering duties including CAD modelling and design review and contribute to integrated solutions.
• Contribute to design, testing and installation of communications systems onto platforms.
• Provide informed T&E and engineering advice to support work take-ons and platform upgrades.

Skills

Defence T&E

T&E strategies

Mechanical eng.

Systems engineering

V&V

Risk management

Trials & reports

Defence standards

Communications integration

Tools

CAD modelling

Job description

Victoria Based | Requires a current AGSVA NV1 Clearance | 8-Month Engagement

About Us

IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia. Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively. IAG is recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.

Do you have prior ADF experience? We highly value ADF experience and skills, whether as a permanent member or a reservist.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Test and Evaluation Engineer to coordinate and deliver Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities for a Defence program in Victoria, while also supporting an integration team. This is a self-driven role that works across both T&E and engineering, and across several teams, so the engineering and technical artefacts stay aligned with the program's technical and commercial intent.

You'll work closely with the project manager, stakeholders and commercial partners. You'll contribute to the design, testing and installation of communications systems onto platforms, build a strong understanding of the existing equipment and integration work, and give high-quality T&E and engineering advice to support future work, platform upgrades and capability decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver assigned T&E activities, and support an integration team
• Develop, review and maintain Test and Evaluation Strategies, Test and Evaluation Master Plans and associated T&E artefacts
• Conduct or support preview, developmental, acceptance, operational and in-service T&E in line with Defence requirements
• Execute system T&E or trial activities, and produce high-quality T&E reports and technical assessments
• Manage risk and perform verification and validation (V&V) to ensure compliance with system, safety and performance requirements
• Undertake complex systems engineering tasks under limited direction, including technical certification plans and engineering documentation
• Perform mechanical engineering duties, including CAD modelling and design review, and contribute to developing, analysing and integrating engineering solutions
• Contribute to the design, testing and installation of communications systems onto platforms
• Give informed T&E and engineering advice to support work take-ons, platform upgrades and capability decisions

Required

• Defence T&E experience across the capability lifecycle, including preview, developmental, acceptance, operational and in-service T&E
• Experience developing Test and Evaluation Strategies, Test and Evaluation Master Plans and associated artefacts
• Mechanical engineering experience, including CAD modelling and design review
• Systems engineering experience, including technical certification plans and engineering documentation
• Experience in verification and validation, and risk management
• Experience executing trials and producing T&E reports and technical assessments
• Understanding of Defence T&E frameworks, policies, processes and governance obligations
• Experience integrating or installing communications systems onto platforms highly regarded

Engagement Details

• Location: Victoria

What We Offer

With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, we're a tight-knit team working across some of Australia's most critical Defence and national security programs. We value expertise, collaboration and flexibility, providing our people with opportunities to contribute to meaningful and technically challenging projects.

We can offer great work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time whilst you continue building a rewarding career in the Defence and national security sector. As part of IAG, you'll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals.

Most opportunities advertised by IAG Defence & National Security are subject to client approval, security validation and contractual confirmation. Employment or engagement will only be offered following successful client acceptance and completion of all required pre-engagement checks and onboarding activities.

Please Note

As this role may support a Defence program, a Defence employment moratorium period may apply to current or recently separated ADF/APS personnel seeking to move into industry roles. If you are currently serving or have recently left Defence, we'd recommend confirming your eligibility to apply before submitting.