Test & Assurance Lead – T&E & Systems Expert (Onsite)

Bridge IT Engineering; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge IT Engineering in Canberra seeks an experienced Test & Evaluation Manager to support a major government capability program. The role focuses on planning, coordinating and reporting Test & Evaluation activities across complex systems, ensuring interoperability, compliance and operational effectiveness on-site in ACT.

The successful candidate will lead test planning, TRRs and assurance activities, with a strong background in systems engineering and documentation, and will hold a minimum NV1

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Test & Evaluation, systems engineering, verification and validation.
• Strong understanding of complex systems integration, test planning and assurance methodologies.
• Excellent organisational, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
• Ability to develop high-quality technical documentation and communicate findings effectively.
• Ability to work onsite in Symonston, ACT.
• Minimum NV1 security clearance at commencement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver Test & Evaluation activities, including verification and validation.
• Develop and review test plans, methodologies, procedures and technical reports.
• Conduct Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), workshops and assurance activities.
• Identify and manage testing risks, safety considerations and system integration requirements.
• Analyse test results and assess operational effectiveness and suitability.
• Engage with stakeholders, engineering teams and project managers to support capability delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of T&E processes, standards and documentation.

Skills

Test & Evaluation

Systems engineering

Verification & validation

Complex systems integration

Test planning & assurance

Technical documentation

Job description

Bridge IT Engineering in Canberra seeks an experienced Test & Evaluation Manager to support a major government capability program. The role focuses on planning, coordinating and reporting Test & Evaluation activities across complex systems, ensuring interoperability, compliance and operational effectiveness on-site in ACT.

The successful candidate will lead test planning, TRRs and assurance activities, with a strong background in systems engineering and documentation, and will hold a minimum NV1