Test and Evaluation Manager
About The Position
Lead Verification Excellence Across Complex Defence Systems We are seeking an experienced Test & Evaluation Manager to lead the planning, execution, and optimisation of verification activities across complex, software-intensive defence systems. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring that system requirements are clear, testable, and rigorously verified, while aligning verification strategy with broader program objectives across the full system lifecycle. We work in a fast-paced, demanding, challenging as well as time sensitive environment; we’re diverse, global, resilient, adaptable and agile, therefore the ability to solve problems is critical. Along with satisfaction & rewards that comes with working for a global defence company, you can expect a generous salary, a range of outstanding benefits & an inclusive working environment. This position also offers Flexible working options and a 9 Day Fortnight. The Opportunity Operating within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will provide technical leadership across verification and validation (V&V), ensuring robust test strategies, efficient execution, and high-quality outcomes. You will work closely with Systems Engineering and Project Engineering leadership to ensure cohesion, integrity, and alignment of test and evaluation activities across programs.
Requirements
- Strong experience in system verification, test and evaluation within complex engineering programs
- Proven capability across: Test planning and execution, Verification strategy development, Requirement’s verification and traceability, Test documentation and reporting
- Solid understanding of: Systems engineering lifecycle, Engineering governance and configuration management, Integration of hardware and software systems
- Experience working with engineering toolsets such as: Jira IFS Applications
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering or related discipline
- Applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an NV1 clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end planning, optimisation, and execution of system test and evaluation activities
- Develop and implement verification strategies across hardware and software domains
- Ensure system requirements are testable, traceable, and objectively verified
- Oversee execution of test activities, including analysis of results and reporting
- Maintain all verification artefacts and documentation in line with governance requirements
- Provide technical leadership and assurance across verification activities and enabling systems
- Coordinate closely with Project Engineering Managers to align verification with program delivery
- Contribute to broader systems engineering and validation activities
- Lead and guide test and evaluation teams, ensuring effective delivery and decision-making
- Monitor progress, manage risks, and optimise verification performance across programs
- Influence stakeholders across engineering, delivery, and customer environments
- Drive continuous improvement in verification processes, tools, and methodologies
Benefits
- generous salary
- outstanding benefits
- inclusive working environment
- Flexible working options
- 9 Day Fortnight
- 6 weeks paid leave each year
- 14% Superannuation
- Free Income Protection Insurance
- Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
- Access to MySaab; our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
