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Job Title


Verification and Validation Engineer Lead


Company : L3Harris Technologies


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2026-02-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers'' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote worklife success. Fundamental our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers'' missioncritical needs always in mind, our employees deliver endtoend technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.About The RoleL3Harris in Melbourne is the base for our Enterprise Network Modernisation Program (ENMP) for Airservices Australia. In partnership with Airservices, L3Harris will lead a consortium to plan and design an integrated, enterprise system to support all telecommunications, radio communications, ADSB surveillance and network services for the National Airways System, including support for civil aviation, and aviation rescue and firefighting services.L3Harris is hiring an experienced Verification and Validation Manager to lead system assurance activities for Airservices Australia''s Enterprise Network Modernisation Program. This vital role oversees ongoing system verification and validation to ensure quality, compliance, and performance.What The Role Will InvolveIn this role, you will manage test and verification of the overall system and oversee integration and test environments in line with program plans and procedures. You will also coordinate crossfunctional teams and ensure all testing activities are delivered on time and within budget.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a team of 510 V&V engineers supporting system verification and test activities.Develop and manage System Test Plans, procedures, and documentation.Plan and coordinate lab and test environment resources.Oversee test schedules, budgets, and milestone delivery.Conduct and lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and product reviews.Coordinate contractor test activities and manage configuration control.Serve as the primary point of contact for the Chief Systems Engineer on integration and test matters.What You''ll BringBachelor of Computer Science, Communication Engineering or similar technical degree with a minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience, or a Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.Able to qualify for and obtain Australian Defence security clearance to NV1.Proven experience across all phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for largescale electronic system deployments.Background working with Airservices Australia or similar government air traffic organisations on automation or network service projects.Demonstrated success in multidisciplinary engineering environments and large networked systems.Knowledge of Voice Communications Systems, radios, and telephony (VoIP, analog, digital).Experience managing and maintaining Validation Test Beds.Proficiency in managing workflows using Jira.Additional skills in programming, electronics, ICT, hardware development, or project management are advantageous.A Few Of Our Employee Benefits AreAn additional week of leave per annum plus the option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks additional annual leave.Salary continuance insurance (SCI pays 75% of your base salary and bonus for up to 2 years).Discounted private health insurance.Life & Total Permanent Disability Cover.Novated Car Leasing.Company supported professional development programs.Retail Reward programs.Important to knowDue to the nature of our work many of our roles require an Australian citizenship and will require the successful candidate to successfully apply and hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance and/or be assessed to work with ITAR information. Please answer the prescreening questions upon applying for this assessment.L3Harris respectfully requests no agency submissions at this time.As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.#J-18808-Ljbffr