IV&V Engineer

Join Empirical Solutions – Assurance Engineering That Delivers Confidence

Empirical Solutions is seeking an experienced IV&V Engineer to lead independent verification and validation activities across complex capability programs. This role is ideal for a Chartered Engineer with strong systems engineering expertise, a focus on governance and assurance, and the ability to foster collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams.

You will provide assurance that critical systems meet technical and functional requirements, while guiding engineering teams and supporting the delivery of mission-ready solutions.

What You'll Be Doing

As an IV&V Engineer, you will:

• Oversee and coordinate verification and validation activities in support of acquisition programs
• Ensure test and evaluation objectives are met through structured assurance processes
• Develop, manage, and maintain engineering documentation suites
• Provide formal engineering advice across contracts and technical activities
• Manage and update technical risk registers, implementing mitigation strategies as required
• Support and mentor engineering team members, fostering professional development
• Review contractor deliverables and provide engineering feedback to ensure compliance and quality outcomes
• Organise and facilitate engineering workshops, reviews, and collaborative forums
• Ensure compliance with organisational quality management systems and engineering processes
• Contribute to governance, oversight, and decision-making activities as directed by senior engineering leaders

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from professionals who bring:

• Chartered Professional Engineer status (Engineers Australia or equivalent), or eligibility to attain chartered status
• Tertiary qualifications in Systems Engineering (or equivalent professional experience)
• Knowledge of structured capability acquisition processes and systems engineering frameworks
• Demonstrated experience in engineering leadership, governance, and assurance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders
• Familiarity with structured contracting frameworks (e.g., ASDEFCON)

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

You'll be highly regarded if you also bring:

• Prior experience in Defence, government, or other complex capability projects
• Understanding of technical, logistical, and operational requirements in capability delivery
• Experience managing cross-functional engineering teams across diverse technical domains

Required Behaviours

As an IV&V Engineer at Empirical Solutions, you will:

• Act prudently, ethically, and lawfully in all activities
• Demonstrate stewardship of resources, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and value for money
• Communicate clearly and transparently with leaders, partners, and stakeholders
• Apply best practice engineering methods, ensuring outcomes are evidence-based and risk is managed appropriately
• Encourage accountability, transparency, and collaboration across teams
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional integrity

Expected Salary: $170,000+

Why Empirical Solutions?

Empirical Solutions is a veteran-owned Australian company delivering engineering, project management, and consulting excellence to strengthen national capability. We operate at the intersection of technical precision, strategic vision, and service-minded delivery.

We offer our team:

Flexible/hybrid working options

Paid parental and partner leave

Defence reservist support

Professional membership reimbursement

Structured training, mentoring, and career development pathways

If you are an experienced assurance engineer passionate about delivering confidence in complex systems, apply today to join Empirical Solutions.