Senior V&V Engineer - Platform Automation Systems

About the role

Lead Verification Activities Supporting Australia's Sovereign Submarine Capability

We are seeking an experienced Senior Verification Engineer to join our Platform Automation Systems team, supporting the delivery of critical capabilities for the Collins Class Submarine Integrated Ship Control Management and Monitoring System (ISCMMS).

This is an outstanding opportunity for a technically strong Verification & Validation (V&V) professional to take ownership of complex test and evaluation activities across one of Australia's most important Defence programs. Working closely with Systems Engineering and Program Leadership teams, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the verification strategy that enables successful system acceptance by the customer.

The Opportunity

As the Senior Verification Engineer, you will lead the development and execution of the project's Test & Evaluation (T&E) program, ensuring requirements are effectively verified, validated, and transitioned through to customer acceptance.

The role will see you driving verification activities across the entire system lifecycle, from strategy development and planning through to test execution, reporting, risk management, and formal customer acceptance activities.

You will play a key role in ensuring technical compliance, maintaining verification artefacts, managing complex test programs, and providing leadership during formal test events and reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of verification activities for complex software and platform automation systems.
• Develop and maintain Verification Strategies, Verification Plans, Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), Verification Reports, and Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRMs).
• Own and manage the project's Requirements Verification Matrix (RVM), test evidence, and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE).
• Develop detailed verification schedules and support the management of resources, equipment, and test environments.
• Lead formal test activities as Lead Tester or Test Director.
• Conduct technical risk identification, mitigation, and issue resolution associated with verification activities.
• Support formal engineering reviews and audits, including Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs), and Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs).
• Assess, justify, and obtain acceptance of requirements compliance or deviations arising from the verification program.
• Work collaboratively with customers and stakeholders to facilitate successful system acceptance outcomes.

About You

You are an experienced Verification or Test Engineer who thrives in highly complex, regulated Defence environments and enjoys seeing systems progress from design through to formal acceptance.

You'll bring strong technical judgement, rigorous testing discipline, and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and customer representatives.

Essential Experience

• 8+ years' experience in software systems testing, verification, and validation.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing structured Verification & Validation programs.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering and requirements verification methodologies.
• Experience developing test procedures, verification plans, traceability matrices, and formal test reports.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work closely with customers to achieve program and acceptance objectives.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within the maritime, naval, or submarine domain.
• Knowledge of Defence verification, acceptance, and assurance frameworks.
• Experience supporting complex control, monitoring, or automation systems.

Why This Role?

This role offers the opportunity to directly influence the successful delivery of sovereign Defence capability while working on one of Australia's most complex and technically challenging maritime programs.

You will join a highly respected engineering team where your expertise will shape verification outcomes, support customer confidence, and contribute to the future capability of the Collins Class Submarine fleet.

Additional Requirements

• Current Australian Defence Security Clearance NV1 (minimum).
• Ability to regularly work at the customer site in Osborne, South Australia.
• Eligibility to work within Defence and export-controlled environments.

If you're looking to take the next step in your verification engineering career and contribute to a nationally significant Defence capability program, we encourage you to express your interest.

About us

Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 30 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges.

From combat, communications, security and underwater systems to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.

Apply today to join our crew and deliver solutions with purpose.

Culture and benefits

We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.

By joining Saab, you’ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. You’ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.

As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you’ll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:

• 6 weeks paid leave each year
• 14% Superannuation
• Free Income Protection Insurance
• Flexible working options
• Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
• Access to MySaab; our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners

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Applications

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