Verification and Validation Officer

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Role Title: Verification and Validation Officer

Background and Scope:

The LND8710 program is a complex Defence capability acquisition focused on delivering an integrated land system that meets operational requirements for the Australian Defence Force. The program encompasses system design integration testing and transition into service with a strong emphasis on assurance interoperability and operational effectiveness.
This role supports the acquisition by ensuring that the delivered system is verified against its requirements and validated against its intended operational use providing confidence to stakeholders that the capability is fit for purpose safe and ready for deployment.

Responsibilities:

The Validation & Verification (V&V) Officer will contribute to the planning coordination and execution of verification and validation activities across the system lifecycle. The role works closely with systems engineering integration and test teams with involvement in Test & Evaluation (T&E) to demonstrate system performance in both controlled and operational environments.

- Develop and maintain Verification & Validation Plans (VVPs) aligned to program milestones
- Define and implement verification strategies including test analysis inspection and demonstration
- Contribute to Test & Evaluation (T&E) planning including development of test concepts scenarios and procedures
- Support and participate in integration system and operational testing activities including field trials where required
- Maintain requirements traceability to ensure all requirements are verified and validated
- Design and review test cases scripts and acceptance criteria
- Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure systems are testable integrated and compliant
- Analyse test results identify defects or non-conformances and support resolution activities
- Produce test reports verification evidence and compliance documentation for program assurance
- Provide input into technical and design reviews (e.g. SRR PDR CDR TRR)
- Identify and manage risks issues and dependencies associated with V&V activities
- Support stakeholder engagement including Defence representatives during test and acceptance events

Essential Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical SystemsSoftware or related discipline).
Demonstrated experience in Verification & Validation Systems Engineering or Test & Evaluation roles preferably within a Defence maritime environment
Experience contributing to integration and testing of complex systems
Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle and V&V principles
Experience with requirements management and traceability
Ability to analyse technical data and produce clear structured reports
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
Proven ability to identify and manage technical risks and issues

Desirable Requirements:
Experience in Defence acquisition programs or working within a regulated assurance environment
Familiarity with Test & Evaluation frameworks and formal test processes
Knowledge of ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 or similar systems engineering standards
Experience supporting test campaigns trials or field-based testing activities
Exposure to land systems communications systems or integrated platforms
Professional certifications (e.g. INCOSE ASEP/CSEP)

Required Security Clearance Level: NV1

Location: Canberra

Weekly Hours: 40