Verification and Validation (V&V) Engineer - SATCOM Project

Our client is an innovative, Brisbane based Defense technology company seeking an exceptional Verification and Validation (V&V) Engineer to support a Naval communications upgrade project. 

This role is positioned within an exciting and innovative workplace full of talented professionals. 
The project is an interesting, high-tech acquisition activitiy to upgrade Military satellite communications hat will draw upon your systems engineering knowledge and ability to plan and lead Verification and Validation (V&V) activities.

Key responsibilities:

The role will be responsible for ensuring that systems, software, and hardware meet design specifications, functional requirements, and regulatory standards. This role involves defining V&V strategies, executing test plans, analyzsng results, and working closely with cross-functional teams to improve system reliability and compliance.

• Implement verification and validation plans for systems.
  

• Define test procedures, and acceptance criteria to ensure system integrity.
  
• Conduct functional, integration, regression, and system-level testing to verify compliance with design requirements.
  
• Analyse test results, identify defects, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues.
  
• Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and test results.
  
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
  
• Prepare and present test reports, validation documentation, and technical findings to stakeholders.
• Delivering V&V activities on time, within budget and to the highest quality expected. Provide regular reports, including management briefings when required.
• Providing leadership and coordination of assigned team members.
• Liaising with customers, end-users, subcontractors and suppliers.

Your Qualifications

The successful applicant will be a qualified Systems Engineer who has:

• Bachelor of Engineering qualifications in Electrical/Electronics or a relevant degree in Engineering, preferably majoring in Systems, Radio Frequency, Mechatronics, Electronics, Communications, or Aerospace.
• Previous experience conducting V&V activities in a Defence project environment.
• Proven experience in delivering system engineering projects in a Defence environment.
• Knowledge and experience applying IPS (Integrated Product Support) methodologies.
• A demonstrated, structured approach to delivering projects.
• Australian Citizenship, with eligibility to hold an Australian NV1 security clearance.

An initial 6-12 month contract, that has the possibility of extension either on this program or other innovative projects for our client, who is on a solid growth trajectory.

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to confirm their right to work (Australian citizenship) and successfully complete pre-employment checks (professional references, police clearance, proof of qualifications and ITAR screening) as required.