Verification & Validation (V&V) Engineer

About the Team

As we are experiencing substantial growth within the Australian business, we are looking to appoint an additional engineer to the V&V Engineering team based in Melbourne.

About the role

The Verification & Validation (V&V) Engineer is responsible for planning, conducting and documenting Verification activities with particular respect to verification of mechanical and automotive systems. Responsibilities also include delivery of contract deliverables including VCRMs, test procedures and reports.

Some key areas of responsibility in this role will include:

• Manage the delivery of contractually required V&V activities and artefacts to project schedules;
• Prepare and maintain the Verification Cross Reference Matrix to define and record all verification activities conducted on vehicle or module mission systems;
• Deliver Verification Programs in accordance with the approved Verification Plans and Systems Engineering Management Plan;
• Manage and execute V&V testing:
  • Develop and implement test plans;
  • Develop test procedures;
  • Prepare Test articles;
  • Conduct test and manage support staff;
  • Complete formal reports.
• Track and report (to senior management) on the overall status of compliance against the Contract Specification requirements;
• Prepare and present V&V status reports for internal status reviews;
• Prepare and present V&V data for Mandated System Review activities; and
• Support systems and design engineering efforts for design and development.

What are we looking for?

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT). This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes: 

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Mechanical/ Electrical) or a related discipline;
• Experience in conducting complex military vehicle or automotive test programs, including the capacity to develop verification plans and develop verification procedures and verification reports;
• Experience in interpreting complex engineering function and performance specifications, and a capacity to identify existing technical solutions to meet these specifications;
• Ability to travel interstate and internationally if required; and
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (must hold Australian Citizenship).

• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;
• Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
• Individualised Flexible Working Arrangements;
• Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family with overall health and wellbeing;
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
• Generous internal incentive and referral program;
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
• We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

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Applications will close on 4th of April, 2025.

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Further information regarding clearance is available at: https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances

We know that when people from diverse backgrounds and different points of view work together, we create the most value – for our clients, our people and our community. If you don’t think you quite meet all of the requirements of the position, we’d still love to hear from you.

If you would like to express your interest in this role, please speak to your Line/Direct manager before applying.