Leidos Australia is the largest commercial supplier of intelligence services to the Australian Government and provides a number of critical systems integration projects to the Department of Defence. We are committed to delivering trusted solutions that help safeguard Australia. With over 20 years’ local experience and the backing of a 32,000 global network, we currently have more than 1,000 employees mainly in Canberra and Melbourne. We are growing fast and are building a business that is focused and fit for the future. Change and innovation are central to the way we work, and we thrive when developing unique, practical solutions to seriously complex challenges.   

We have an opportunity available for an experienced Testing / V&V Lead to join our high performing team supporting our Project Services Engineering Team.

The Testing Lead’s main aim is work with the System and Infrastructure Engineers as well as the Program Team and Customer to focus on helping design, develop and implement testing methods and equipment. 

Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, perform the following functions as individual assignments or as part of a team:

• Development of test plans,
• Provide traceability between development requirements and test cases,
• Preparing and conducting test readiness reviews,
• Executing test procedures,
• Manage incoming requests for testing,
• Manage Testing repositories,
• Creating and manage test defects,
• Development of test reports,
• Represent the Test team at Customer meetings,
• Lead the test team

You’ll thrive in this role if you are an experienced Test Lead or Test Manager with an ability to work in a fast paced, project driven environment. This is part of a larger transformation program so you’ll be working in a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with staff in Project Management, Engineering and Systems Administration. Your skills in the following areas will be highly valued:

• Experience Identifying test data and conditions required for test execution,
• Experience leading a Test Team
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) – working with multiple teams,
• Able to work under pressure of tight deadlines and evolving requirements,
• Previous Infrastructure and Software test experience is essential
• Agile experience

Additional Information

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold / or have the ability to obtain a NV1 or NV2 security clearance.

What you’ll love

Leidos is growing rapidly so you’ll enjoy having the support of sponsored training and development and the offer of a varied career path. We regularly promote from within across a range of Federal Government and Defence projects so opportunities abound. We offer flexible work practices, 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers, novated leasing options, health insurance discounts and more. Get in touch today!