Test and Evaluation Engineer - Defence

Test and Evaluation Engineer - Defence

Location:

Medowie 

Work Type:

Contract

Industry:

Infrastructure / Networks / Systems Administration

Contact Name:

Cez Gopela

Contact Phone:

0422148145

Date Published:

11-Feb-2026

Test & Evaluation Engineer (T&E)

Contract | Onsite in NSW | Active PV Clearance Required

We are seeking a highly experienced Test & Evaluation (T&E) Engineer to lead and shape T&E delivery across a major capability program. This is a critical onsite contract role for a technically strong engineer who thrives in complex, high-assurance environments.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead end-to-end T&E strategy, planning, and execution across the system life cycle
  • Exercise delegated technical authority to safeguard engineering integrity
  • Drive verification and validation activities, analysing complex data to produce evidence-based insights
  • Provide authoritative T&E advice influencing capability, risk, and performance decisions
  • Develop high-quality, audit-ready engineering documentation
  • Collaborate across engineering, safety, operations, and project teams to ensure integrated delivery
  • Mentor team members and strengthen organisational T&E maturity

What We’re Looking For

  • Degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, IT, or related discipline
  • Extensive experience in aviation, aerospace, defence, or other complex systems environments
  • Strong background in quality and risk management frameworks
  • Demonstrated experience with verification, validation, certification, and compliance processes
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence without formal authority
  • Strong analytical capability and structured engineering judgement

Mandatory Requirements

  • Active Positive Vetting (PV) Security Clearance
  • Proven ability to operate within CASG 2.0, ERP, and DSR-aligned environments
  • Experience working within a joint Commonwealth–Managed Service Provider (MSP) structure
  • Ability and willingness to work onsite
  • Available for contract engagement

If interested, Please send your resume to cez.gopela@peoplesbank.com.au


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