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Overview
DroneShield is seeking a Verification & Validation Manager with relevant experience to join the product development team in Sydney, Australia. The position will report to the VP of Quality Engineering. The role will manage a quick-growing V&V; Team, mature a strong and capable discipline, implement recent processes, ensure a high level of quality in traceability and reporting, and provide guidance, direction and training where needed. The role will work closely with other Managers across R&D; and own all V&V; deliverables across the development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Build a strong and capable V&V; team by hiring and training team members
- Develop KPIs for the team, track progress and provide guidance
- Assign team members across projects to ensure the timely execution of V&V; activities
- Mature existing and rollout new processes to improve team performance and throughput
- Oversee V&V; lab space and equipment management
- Ensure the team develops coherent verification and validation plans
- Coordinate the timely execution of tests and ensure verification protocols and reports are of high quality
- Provide status and progress updates on the verification and validation of requirements throughout the product development lifecycle to Senior Management
- Oversee maintenance, acquisition and development of Test Equipment
- Improve test throughput and repeatability by developing Test Automation Platforms
- Engage the team in early testing to identify design sensitivity, critical parameters and parameter limits
- Introduce statistical and analytical tools to improve design decisions and reduce design iteration cycle times
- Ensure clear and consistent traceability from requirements to test results
Qualifications, Experience And Skills
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
- 4+ years’ experience working in a V&V; Manager role
- 7+ years’ experience working in a V&V; or similar role
- Strong understanding of system testing methodologies in highly regulated industries such as defence/medical/aerospace
- Experience with scripting and automation tools (Python, Bash, etc.), and familiarity with Linux-based environments
- Exposure to embedded systems, RF sensing, sensor fusion, or signal processing technologies is highly desirable
- Experience with software tools such as Jira, Jama and Confluence
- Strong leadership skills leading teams of 10+ individuals
- Proven ability to make critical decisions independently and to work under pressure and time constraints
- Strong relationship building, influencing and negotiation skills
Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Quality Assurance
Industry
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
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📌 Verification & Validation Manager (AU)
🏢 Droneshield
📍 City of Sydney