Test & Evaluation Engineer - Defence
About the client:
Our client is a well-regarded organisation delivering complex, safety-critical programs within highly regulated Defence environments. They are known for strong engineering governance, collaborative delivery models, and a commitment to technical integrity across the full system life cycle.
About the role:
An opportunity has become available for an experienced Engineer – Test & Evaluation to join a large, complex program operating in a regulated environment. Acting as the Test & Evaluation subject matter expert, this role plays a key part in shaping system performance, risk posture, and technical outcomes.
Reporting to senior engineering leadership, you will lead the planning, execution, and governance of Test & Evaluation activities across the system life cycle, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
- Leading Test & Evaluation planning, execution, and governance across the system life cycle, exercising Delegated Technical Authority
- Developing and maintaining high-quality engineering documentation aligned with relevant legislation, policy, and standard
- Providing expert T&E advice to support technical decisions, risk posture, and performance outcomes
- Planning, coordinating, and conducting verification and validation activities, analysing complex data to deliver evidence-based insights
- Engaging with stakeholders to ensure requirement clarity, technical alignment, and integrated delivery
- Supporting the ongoing development of Test & Evaluation maturity through mentoring and collaboration
What’s in it for you?
- Opportunity to work on technically complex, long-term programs
- High-impact role with real influence on system outcomes
- Exposure to end-to-end life cycle activities in a regulated environment
- Collaborative team culture with experienced engineering professionals
- Stable role with opportunities for continued professional growth
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Degree qualifications in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline
- Experience in complex, safety-critical or regulated engineering environments
- Proven experience applying structured quality management and risk management frameworks
- Strong experience across verification, validation, certification, and compliance activities
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical detail into clear, actionable outcomes
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing clear, defensible documentation
- Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and influence outcomes without formal authority
Essential requirements:
- Active Positive Vetting (PV) security clearance
- Experience working within regulated governance and assurance-driven environments
- Comfortable operating within a multi-party delivery model
If you would like more information about this job, or wish to have a confidential discussion about your job search, please contact Nicky Hargreaves on 0466 173 695 or nicky.hargreaves@talentinternational.com