Test & Evaluation Engineer (Defence Acquisition)

About the role

The LAND 6504 Test and Evaluation SME will develop and maintain the Test and Evaluation strategy, verification framework and acceptance planning for the LAND 6504 capability solution, supporting Combined Pass approval activities.

Key responsibilities

• Identify verification, validation and acceptance requirements and develop the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP).
• Collect and analyse capability requirements, operational performance measures and technical information to support T&E planning.
• Develop Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM) and verification strategies to demonstrate compliance.
• Define capability acceptance criteria, measures of effectiveness and performance.
• Conduct risk and opportunity analysis for testing, trials and evaluation events.
• Support development of technical evidence, assessment reports and recommendations for Combined Pass activities.

Required profile

• Minimum 6 years’ experience, preferably within Defence acquisition projects.
• Security clearance: Minimum NV1 with ability to obtain NV2 (NV2 preferred).
• Ability to work onsite at Brindabella Business Park five days per week.

Required skills

• Test & Evaluation planning and execution.
• Verification and validation methodology development.
• Risk analysis and mitigation planning.
• Capability acceptance criteria definition.
• Experience with complex acquisition projects.