Test and Evaluation Manager

Saab

19h•Hybrid

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
As Defence security clearance is required for this role, 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