Test and Validation Engineer
Job Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Work on Advanced Embedded Systems
Join a high-performing engineering team where you'll test, verify, and validate complex integrated hardware and software systems in a real-world environment.
If you enjoy solving technical problems, analysing system performance, and working across multidisciplinary engineering teams, this is an excellent opportunity to work on innovative technology from integration through to validation.
About the Role
We are seeking a Test & Validation Engineer to join a growing engineering team developing highly integrated hardware and software solutions.
You'll be responsible for testing and validating complete systems, ensuring hardware and software perform as intended while identifying issues, analysing data, and working closely with software, systems, and hardware engineers to deliver reliable, high-quality products.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform system-level testing, verification, and validation of integrated hardware and software systems.
- Execute test cases and support the development and optimisation of test procedures.
- Perform system commissioning and functional testing.
- Validate system performance, behaviour, and functionality against engineering requirements.
- Analyse test data and identify faults, abnormalities, and performance issues.
- Work closely with hardware, software, and systems engineers to investigate and resolve system-level issues.
- Prepare technical reports and validation documentation.
- Support compliance with internal, regulatory, and industry standards.
Skills & Experience
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience in test, verification, and validation within an engineering environment.
- Understanding of mechatronics, electronics, embedded systems, or software-controlled products.
- Experience testing at component, subsystem, or complete system level.
- Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, or similar test automation tools.
- Experience using CAN tools, data acquisition systems, diagnostic equipment, or software analysis tools.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root causes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working to recognised engineering or regulatory standards is highly regarded, including ISO 26262, IEC 61508, ISO, or SAE standards.
- Experience in embedded systems, industrial automation, robotics, defence, electronics, or other complex electromechanical environments is highly regarded.
What's on Offer
- Permanent full-time opportunity.
- Work on advanced embedded hardware and software technologies.
- Collaborative multidisciplinary engineering environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to innovative, high-performance products.
- Career growth within a rapidly expanding engineering team.
Love testing complex systems and solving real engineering challenges?
Join a team building cutting-edge embedded technology with real-world impact.
Apply today or contact Simon for a confidential discussion.
📞 0485 991 211
📧 simon@runtimerec.com
We only accept candidates with at least a Partner Visa, Permanent Residency, Australian Citizenship, or similar visa status that provides full working rights in Australia. Candidates must have full working rights to be considered.
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