Tactical UAS Test & Evaluation Manager

About the role

The Tactical UAS Test & Evaluation Manager will support the acquisition of tactical uncrewed aircraft systems for the UASPO. This role involves leading test and evaluation activities, ensuring compliance with defence standards, and mentoring junior practitioners.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, review and execute test plans, procedures and reports for tactical UAS projects.
• Assess technical and design packages to support verification, validation, certification and related programmes.
• Conduct technical risk assessments and support system safety programmes to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Plan, prepare, execute and analyse all test and evaluation events, including preview, acceptance and operational testing.
• Provide T&E subject‑matter expertise for operational concept documents and support other UASPO projects.

Required profile

• Formal qualification or recognised training in Test & Evaluation.
• Proven experience leading complex Test & Evaluation programmes in defence, government or industry.
• Engineering tertiary qualification or equivalent extensive industry experience.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and influence diverse stakeholders.

Required skills

• Test & Evaluation methodology
• Technical risk assessment
• System safety compliance
• Modelling and simulation
• Digital engineering and systems integration