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So, we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view.\nFrom manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries - and working together to build a future we can all trust.\nOur Benefits\nCompetitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Free Medical Insurance\nAnnualised Performance Review Process\nThalesFlex - Hybrid work environment\nFitness Passport Discount - Access to a network of Gyms across AUS from $15 P/W\nEmployee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)\nModernised Paid Parental Leave \nVeterans Leave\nNovated Lease options\nPersonal & professional training development opportunities\nSonder - Wellbeing & Support Partner \nWe are proud to be endorsed as a Work180 Employer and recognised as a Family Friendly Employer \nOur Team\nOur Air Mobility Solutions team creates, develops and deploys air management systems that are critical for safe aircraft movement. With products covering 40% of the world’s airspace, we enable the safe take-off and landing of 2 in 3 aircrafts globally. We offer the opportunity to work on complex systems that push what’s possible in air traffic management including drone technology with room to grow in both technical and team-leading roles.\nYour Role\nWorking from our Melbourne Office in the World Trade Centre on Wurundjeri land, we have an opportunity for a Verification & Validation Engineer to support TopSKY, one of the key subsystems within the Civil Military Air Traffic Management System (CMATS). TopSKY provides the core Air Traffic Management functionality that enables the safe and efficient management of Australian airspace.\nThis is a 2-year fixed-term contract and offers the opportunity to work on one of Australia's most significant ATM programs alongside international, multidisciplinary teams and industry-leading subject matter experts.\nKey Responsibilities\nAs a V&V Engineer, you will help ensure the system is built correctly and meets its intended operational purpose. Working within a complex, software-intensive, safety-critical environment, you will plan, execute, and support testing activities that contribute to safer, more efficient air traffic management.\nVerify the solution's compliance against functional and system requirements\nValidate the system's fitness for purpose against operational concepts and user needs\nContribute to requirements analysis, ensuring requirements are testable and verification approaches are clearly defined\nDevelop, execute, and document verification and validation activities in line with project schedules\nPerform system integration, verification, and validation testing across complex software-intensive systems\nSupport Acceptance Verification & Validation (AV&V) activities with customers\nAnalyse test results, identify defects, and support investigation and resolution activities\nParticipate in requirements reviews, test procedure reviews, and technical workshops with customers, suppliers, and project stakeholders\nCommunicate testing progress, risks, issues, and outcomes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nYour Experience\nOn day one in this role, we'll expect you to bring the following skills, experience and behaviours:\nDegree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) \n5+ years experience in Verification & Validation, Test Engineering, Systems Integration & Test, or a related discipline\nStrong understanding of the software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and verification practices\nExperience developing and executing test plans, test procedures, and test cases across complex software or systems environments.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve technical issues\nExperience using engineering, test management, and defect tracking tools such as Jira\nExcellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.\nHighly regarded:\nHighly regarded experience in Air Traffic Management (ATM), HMI, communications, Defence, or other safety-critical environments\nFamiliarity with aviation industry standards and environments\nExperience delivering projects within Defence or government programs\nAustralian Defence Roles & Security\nA Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.\nAdditional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role.The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.\nIt’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right - no matter your background or personal circumstances - please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.\nWe’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. 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