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Contract - Reliability Test Engineer | Defence Location: Geelong, VICDepartment: Speciality EngineeringContract Length: Initial contract with potential for extensionA high-profile defence program is seeking a Contract Reliability Test Engineer to lead and execute reliability and durability trials for military vehicles. This field-based role, near Geelong, involves hands-on testing under extreme operational conditions to ensure system performance and longevity.Key Responsibilities:Plan, coordinate, and conduct field-based reliability and durability tests.Monitor vehicle systems and collect performance data in real time.Analyse data to identify failure modes and recommend improvements.Liaise with engineering, manufacturing, and testing teams.Ensure compliance with safety protocols and test procedures.Required Experience:Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Systems Engineering.3-5+ years in reliability or durability testing (defence, automotive, or heavy machinery sectors preferred).Strong knowledge of vehicle systems and environmental testing standards.Proficient in data analysis tools such as MATLAB or Excel.Excellent troubleshooting and reporting skills.Comfortable working in rugged, outdoor environments with some travel.This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute to cutting-edge defence capability on a contract basis.All applications should include your resume as a word document. For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact James Griffiths on 03 9982 0314 #LI-JG #J-18808-Ljbffr