V&V Engineer

The Role:It's never been a more exciting time to be joining Navantia Australia, one of Australia's leading companies in the Maritime and Defence industry.Navantia Australia has been awarded the Designer Support Contract to provide comprehensive design and engineering support to all Navantia-designed ships in service with the Royal Australian Navy. This landmark contract marks a significant milestone for Navantia Australia, as it is the company's first contract held directly with the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA), underscoring its commitment to innovation and excellence in the maritime industry.We have exciting opportunities for a Validation & Verification Engineer to join the team out of its Garden Island, Sydney office. In the role, the V&V Engineer is responsible for the planning, conduct and recording of Validation and Verification (V&V) activities associated with the implementation of Engineering Change to Naval vessels.Your responsibilities will include:Develop V&V test planning and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) capture plans for the execution of engineering change test programs.Development of inspection and test procedures in support of engineering changes, providing sufficient detailed instructions for the Regional Maintenance Provider (RMP) to conduct the physical testing activities.Support Production Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) in accordance with the DSC Engineering Management PlanManage the V&V test activities including the coordination of Commonwealth stakeholders, RMP and OEM resources, Class Society representatives and test equipment.Participate in the test activities as the Test Witness, directing the test and collection the required OQE and Documentation supporting the V&V Test Report and record any test issues or deviations.Develop the V&V Test reports and collate OQE.Provide high level of engineering technical competence based on relevant experience and knowledge.Support System Set-To-Work / recommissioning.As the ideal candidate, you will have:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field.Minimum 3 years in an engineering role, preferably in the Defence industry.Knowledge of systems engineering process, specifically the V&V phases and relevance to system requirement definitionProven skills and experience in an engineering or marine environment working as a technical specialist in a field engineering or systems engineering role.Strong knowledge of safety regulations and standards in the marine industry.The ability to build and maintain strong relationships and networks with key stakeholders whilst working collaboratively across a diverse and complex environment.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Australian Citizenship.What it's like to work with Navantia AustraliaNavantia Australia plays a key part in the Australian government's Naval Shipbuilding Plan, we are committed to growing Australia's shipbuilding and sustainment capability and we want you to grow your career with us. We recognise that it's our people who are our greatest asset and are committed to giving all employees the opportunity to grow their skills, gain valuable experience, develop professionally, and work on exciting diverse projects. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and embrace culture of corporate diversity and workplace innovation.We provide a range of benefits including:Company Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks Primary Carer / 2 weeks Secondary Carer)Navantia Australia Flexible Work Policy (Up to 2 days per week Work From Home)Company paid Defence Reservist Leave – 4 weeksEmployee Discounts Portal offering discounts from major retailersSalary sacrifice for SuperannuationNovated LeaseTraining opportunities​​​​​​​Spanish language classesQuarterly Employee Achievement AwardCompany paid shuttle bus from Garden Island < > Kings Cross StationWeekly fruit boxes all sitesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)About Us:Navantia Australia specialises in project management, engineering services and through life support in the naval shipbuilding domain. We provide the Royal Australian Navy (Navy) with cross platform solutions through our heritage and evolved capability as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and our platform integration expertise.As the designer and through participation in the Destroyer Guided Missile (DDG), Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR), Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) and LHD Landing Craft (LLC) programs, Navantia Australia has been a vital part of interesting, innovative and cutting-edge shipbuilding and sustainment activities. Navantia Australia also supports the Navy through provision of design compliant and product agnostic engineering upgrades to meet demands for capability advancements to accommodate for new and emerging threats.