V&V Engineers | EOI

Leidos; Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company in Canberra is seeking a Verification & Validation Engineer to ensure complex systems meet performance standards. Applicants must be Australian citizens with an active NV-2 security clearance. The role entails testing across hardware and software platforms, leading to the successful delivery of national security technology solutions. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Systems or Software Engineering and experience in defence projects.

Benefits

Work-life balance with Life Days

Discount offers with over 400 retailers

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Degree or proven experience in Systems Engineering or Software Engineering is highly desirable.
• Experience in Defence, Aerospace, or Federal Government projects.
• Familiarity with test management tools.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance and standards relevant to defence technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute verification and validation plans.
• Conduct functional, environmental, and acceptance testing.
• Ensure traceability of requirements.
• Analyse test results and identify defects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on testing strategies.
• Support production and quality teams.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Software Engineering

Test Management Tools

Regulatory Compliance Understanding

Defence Projects Experience

Aerospace Projects Experience

Education

Degree in Systems or Software Engineering

Tools

ALM

Jira

Job description

Life Days are the Leidos way of recognising that we all need extra time to take care of life. By working slightly more than the minimum weekly hours (2 hours per week for full-timers), you can accrue up to 12 days of leave per year.

Leidos Life Hub provides access to discount offers or cashback rewards with over 400 Australian and International retailers.

Due to the nature of the role, you must be an Australian Citizen and hold an active NV-2 security clearance with potential uplift to a TSPV clearance.

Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here.

Do Work That Matters

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.

Expression of Interest

We’re seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced Verification & Validation Engineers to support the delivery of advanced national security technology solutions. We are currently planning to engage in new projects that will require additional talent to help.

Your New Role and Responsibilities

The Verification & Validation Engineer ensures that complex systems meet rigorous performance and compliance standards. You’ll lead testing and validation efforts across hardware and software platforms, contributing to the successful delivery of sophisticated hybrid cloud infrastructure and supporting services.

Under the direction of a designated Chief Architect, our team performs the following functions as individual assignments or as part of a team:

• Develop and execute verification and validation (V&V) plans, procedures, and compliance matrices.

• Conduct functional, environmental, and acceptance testing aligned with industry standards.

• Ensure traceability of requirements across system components and documentation.

• Analyse test results, identify defects, and support resolution with engineering teams.

• Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to align testing strategies.

• Support production and quality teams with test equipment setup and diagnostics.

What You'll Bring to Make an Impact

• Degree or proven experience in Systems Engineering or Software Engineering is highly desirable.

• Experience in Defence, Aerospace, or Federal Government projects.

• Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., ALM, Jira).

• Understanding of regulatory compliance and standards relevant to defence technologies.

Due to the nature of the role, you must be an Australian Citizen and hold an active NV-2 security clearance with potential uplift to a TSPV clearance.

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.

Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common Purpose

Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It's about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive.

Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Our five Advocacy Groups provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.

Next Steps

• To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.

• Recruitment process - 1 virtual interview and/or 1 face-to-face & background checks.

• Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.

• We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team if you’d like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.

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Leidos is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates.