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Leidos

V&V Engineer

Leidos

. Assure the quality, compliance and performance of complex systems throughout the engineering lifecycle .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in verification and validation processes, including the development of test plans, test cases, and verification artefacts. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with cyber security requirements and acceptance criteria within regulated environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Verification And Validation ExperienceTest Plan DevelopmentCyber Security PrinciplesAgile Delivery PracticesJira And Confluence Proficiency

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Hard Skills
Test Case DevelopmentRequirements Traceability MatricesVerification ProceduresFormal Verification ActivitiesObjective Evidence DocumentationAcceptance Criteria AssessmentSystems IntegrationCompliance AssuranceTest Management ToolsSecurity Hardening Practices
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
ETMJiraConfluence
Certifications & Qualifications
NV-1 Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
DefenceGovernmentRegulated EnvironmentsMultidisciplinary TeamsAgile Methodologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Assure the quality, compliance and performance of complex systems throughout the engineering lifecycle
  • Collaborate with Systems Engineering teams to develop and execute verification and validation activities against system and subsystem requirements
  • Ensure solutions meet defined performance and acceptance criteria
  • Develop and maintain V&V artefacts, including test plans, test cases, Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs), verification procedures and test reports
  • Execute formal verification and validation activities
  • Analyse results and document objective evidence
  • Provide clear reporting to support system acceptance and capability delivery
  • Contribute to Agile delivery practices, including adaptive planning, user story development and estimation activities
  • Validate cyber security requirements, security hardening measures and ISM controls
  • Work with developers, cyber specialists and program stakeholders in multidisciplinary teams

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience working in verification and validation environments, including close collaboration with Systems Engineering teams on system and subsystem requirements
  • Experience developing and documenting test plans, test cases, verification procedures and validation activities
  • Experience executing test plans and test cases and assessing outcomes against defined requirements and acceptance criteria
  • Experience producing and maintaining verification artefacts including test reports, Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs) and supporting documentation at system and subsystem level
  • Experience collecting, managing and documenting objective evidence to support verification, validation and compliance activities
  • Familiarity with test management tools, including ETM or similar test execution and management platforms
  • Knowledge of cyber security principles, security hardening practices and ISM controls, with experience supporting the verification of security-related requirements
  • Experience using Jira and Confluence for planning, collaboration, reporting and documentation
  • Experience working within Agile delivery programs, including adaptive planning, user story development and story point estimation
  • Ability to communicate technical findings clearly and effectively to a range of stakeholders
  • Experience supporting V&V activities within Defence, Government or other highly regulated environments is advantageous
  • Familiarity with systems integration, acceptance testing and compliance assurance processes is advantageous
  • Experience working with requirements management and traceability frameworks across complex engineering programs is advantageous
  • Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering software, infrastructure and systems-based solutions is advantageous
  • Must be an Australian Citizen
  • Must hold an NV-1 security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Life Days (up to 12 extra days off per year)
  • Part-time arrangements
  • Job sharing
  • Compressed hours
  • Free access to Headspace and MeQuilibrium
  • Dedicated wellness spaces
  • Access to over 120,000 on-demand courses
  • Technical, project management, leadership, and professional development opportunities
  • Career growth and development investment