Senior Verification

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Do Work That Matters

Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life.  Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world's toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.

Your New Role and Responsibilities

At Leidos Australia, our Matrix Engineering Team is a hub of technical excellence, supporting mission-critical programs across Defence, Intelligence, and Federal Government portfolios.

We are seeking an experienced Verification & Validation (V&V) Engineer to join our dynamic team and play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of complex systems in secure environments.

As a Senior V&V Engineer, you will:

• Develop and implement V&V frameworks, plans, and procedures to ensure compliance with Defence and Federal standards.
• Analyse customer needs and convert them into robust system test strategies.
• Coordinate and execute V&V activities across system and component levels for mission-critical applications.
• Conduct defect analysis, troubleshoot issues, and deliver comprehensive test reports.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align testing activities with project objectives and goals.

What You'll Bring to Make an Impact

• Proven Experience: in Systems or Test Engineering, ideally within Defence or Federal Government projects.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of V&V methodologies, Systems Engineering lifecycle, and tools such as ALM or Jira.
• Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with Data Centre Infrastructure and enterprise applications; Defence experience highly regarded.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and produce clear, concise documentation.

Don't worry if you don't tick all the boxes - if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application.  We're most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go.

Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common Purpose

Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It's about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase - Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.

Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.

Next Steps

• To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
• Recruitment process - 1 virtual interview and/or 1 face-to-face & background checks.
• Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.
• We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please get in touch with our Careers team if you'd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.