Verification & Validation Engineer
@ Thales

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
A$120,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 12 hours ago

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About Thales

At Thales, we believe technology makes our world more secure, sustainable and inclusive, driven by human intelligence. We work in industries from manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space.

Our Benefits

Enjoy a range of benefits including an annual bonus, free private medical insurance, flexible hybrid work, discounted gym memberships, employee discounts, modernized paid parental leave, veterans leave, novated lease options, family support, and personal & professional development opportunities.

Team and Project Overview

The Thales team is delivering a harmonised Civil/Military Air Traffic Management System (OneSKY) in Australia for Airservices Australia and Defence. This system will enhance safety, efficiency and environmental outcomes while reducing delays for travelers.

Your Role

The Verification & Validation Engineer will work within an international multidisciplinary team, focusing on the Verification and Validation of the TopSKY subsystem. This role ensures compliance to requirements and the system's fitness for purpose according to operational scenarios.

Responsibilities

  • Verify solution compliance to Functional Baseline requirements.
  • Validate system fitness for purpose per Operational Concepts.
  • Participate in System Requirement Analysis and develop a Verification Cross Reference Matrix (VCRM).
  • Conduct V&V tests per project plans at various premises.
  • Participate in Acceptance Verification & Validation (AV&V) with the customer.

Required Experience and Qualifications

Applicants should have 5+ years in test engineering or test analysis on large, complex, real time software systems. Experience in Air Traffic Management Verification and Validation, scenario design and execution, and familiarity with ATM standards (ICAO, Eurocontrol, AID) is highly regarded. A Defence security clearance is required; applicants must be Australian citizens eligible to obtain and maintain such clearance.

Key skills/competency

  • Test Engineering
  • Verification
  • Validation
  • Air Traffic Management
  • System Requirement Analysis
  • Operational Scenarios
  • Compliance Testing
  • Real Time Software
  • Defence Clearance
  • International Teamwork

How to Get Hired at Thales

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Your Resume: Emphasize V&V and ATM expertise.
  • Research Thales: Understand company culture and projects.
  • Highlight Security Clearance: Clearly mention Australian eligibility.
  • Prepare Case Studies: Share examples of complex verification projects.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review V&V methodologies and technical standards.
Study Air Traffic Management software systems.
Practice test scenario design and documentation.
Refresh knowledge on real-time system testing.

Behavioral Questions

Describe handling complex project challenges.
Explain teamwork in diverse international groups.
Discuss process for verifying system requirements.
Share experience with compliance and security.

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