Location: Canberra
Type: Full-time
Environment: Defence / Security-Cleared
This is a senior role with ownership of testing strategy and execution in a defence environment. You will define how testing is done, lead by example, and be accountable for test quality and outcomes.
You must be an Australian citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
What You’ll Do
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Define and own test strategies and plans for embedded systems
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Lead development and verification testing across electrical, software, and mechanical domains
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Develop and maintain test procedures, reports, and formal evidence
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Commission, improve, and maintain test systems and infrastructure
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Lead fault investigation and root-cause analysis
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Mentor junior engineers and testers
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Drive practical improvements to testing and quality processes
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Work autonomously on customer and program deliverables
What You Bring
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Engineering degree in Electrical, Software, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar
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Broad, multi-disciplinary engineering background
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Strong hands-on embedded systems testing experience
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Proven experience developing test plans independently
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Experience operating within formal Quality Management Systems
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Solid understanding of CAN, Serial, Ethernet, and related protocols
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Scripting or software skills to support automation and analysis
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Ability to operate independently in a secure, regulated environment
Nice to Have
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Active or previously held security clearance
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Defence, aerospace, or safety-critical industry experience
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Testing or quality certifications
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Experience improving test frameworks or processes
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Data logging and test infrastructure experience
Personal Attributes We Value
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Ownership and accountability
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High standards and intolerance for sloppy work
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Clear systems-level thinking
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Strong ethical compass and security awareness
If you are ready to own test strategy, raise standards, and work on defence programs where failure is not an option, apply now.
📧 lance@runtimerec.com
☎️ 03 9005 2123