Test & Evaluation Engineer

3 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Amentum Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Stable, established and well-respected leading organisation in Defence.
  • Australian citizenship and NV1 security clearance required.
  • Grow your career in a collaborative, supportive and inclusive team environment

Amentum is continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. We have a growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear programs

We are currently looking for a NV1 cleared Test and Evaluation (T&E) Engineer to join our team on a permanent basis. The T&E manager shall manage the development and approval of the Program Test and Evaluation Plans. They shall review the T&E management deliverables across the Defence projects and act as Chair for the Test and Evaluation Working Group

What will I be doing day to day?

Reporting to the Engineering Managers, the T&E Manager activities include:

  • Developing and maintaining Program Test and Evaluation Plans
  • Review V&V contract deliverables under the Defence acquisition contracts
  • Serve as Chair for the Test & Evaluation Working Group
  • Execute Test Procedures and accurate recording of results

What sort of skills do I need?

  • NV1 Security Clearance
  • Australian government and or Defence experience
  • Qualification and/or experience in Systems Engineering and T&E activities
  • Experience in Defence Acquisition or Sustainment Projects (highly desirable)
  • Administration & operating experience of VMWare VSphere ESXi, VRealize Automation, VRealize Orchestration and Horizon
  • Understanding of (Defence) Capability Life Cycle management and Engineering Management System
  • Strong communication skills

What's in it for me?

  • Flexibility - We like our employees to have the flexibility they need to live the lives they choose. With flexible working options such as remote working where possible.
  • Inclusion - Our employees should feel safe bringing their whole self to work, we offer a number of programs promoting inclusion.
  • Benefits and Rewards – Our benefits and rewards includes additional superannuation; flexible leave options; salary continuation insurance; professional certification bonus; employee discount program.

Amentum: Trusted Partner in National Security

Amentum is a key service provider to the Australian Government, supporting critical national security and defence capabilities across land, air, maritime, cyber, space, nuclear, and digital domains. With over 880 professionals nationwide, we deliver complex infrastructure, logistics, and technical solutions with a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation.

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