IVVQ Test Engineer: Systems Integration & Validation

Thales; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales in Queenstown, New Zealand seeks an experienced IVVQ Engineer to lead verification, validation and integration efforts for defense and supporting systems. You will plan and execute IVV activities, define test strategies, and generate system test plans and reports.

Collaborating with the IVVQ Manager and project engineers, you will optimize testing durations, manage resources, and address defects and engineering changes for customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 5 years of relevant Verification/Validation experience on large integrated systems.
• Knowledge of Unix/Linux/Android systems.
• Experience with defect reporting, characterization and management workflows; familiar with defect management tools.
• Ability to read and interpret requirement documentation; familiar with requirements management tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiar with functional tests, user scenario tests, automation and test case writing.
• Comfortable troubleshooting IT software and hardware.
• Willingness to travel to Europe 1 month per quarter.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute IVV activities.
• Decide the appropriate test strategy, modules and practices.
• Create and conduct the System Test plan and report.
• Collaborate with IVVQ Manager and Project Engineers to align testing timelines and risks.
• Efficiently manage test resources (staff, software & hardware).
• Manage defects/engineering changes for the customer.
• Contribute to estimation, planning and execution of IVV activities.
• Support bid activities by providing scope and costing.

Skills

Verification/Validation

Test planning/execution

Requirement interpretation

Communication skills

Troubleshooting IT software/hardware

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Defect management tools

Test management tools

Job description

Thales in Queenstown, New Zealand seeks an experienced IVVQ Engineer to lead verification, validation and integration efforts for defense and supporting systems. You will plan and execute IVV activities, define test strategies, and generate system test plans and reports.

Collaborating with the IVVQ Manager and project engineers, you will optimize testing durations, manage resources, and address defects and engineering changes for customers.