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 and review test plans, procedures and reports.
• Plan, prepare, execute and analyse all test and evaluation events, including preview, acceptance and operational testing.
• Conduct technical risk assessments and support system safety programmes.
• Provide technical support to other UASPO projects and mentor junior T&E practitioners.

Required profile

• Formal qualification or recognised training in Test & Evaluation.
• Experience leading complex Test & Evaluation programmes in defence, government or industry.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or equivalent extensive industry experience.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

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