Senior Test Engineer Brunel is partnering with a major Australian resources operator on a contract opportunity for a Senior Test Engineer. You will be part of an established verification team responsible for proving out features and system-level behaviours across simulation, bench, and field environments before they reach production.
Key Responsibilities
Translate requirements into structured test plans and coordinate functional, integration, performance, and reliability testing
Verify end-to-end workflows across distributed autonomy systems, covering communications, perception, control, and fleet management
Supervise and mentor a team of Test Engineers spanning multiple locations, reviewing and approving their test cases
Lead defect triage and reproduction, partnering with developers and systems engineers through to closure and re-test
Engage Product Owners, systems engineers, and developers to clarify scope, acceptance criteria, and readiness
Provide on‑ground leadership during field testing campaigns and enforce safety protocols across simulation, bench, and field
Report on execution progress, defect trends, and coverage, and maintain audit‑ready records
Requirements
Deep background in system‑level testing of distributed, safety‑critical systems
Practical experience with autonomous systems, robotics, or industrial control environments
Strong test case design, execution, and defect reporting practice, with clear traceability back to requirements
Working knowledge of HIL and SIL environments, automation frameworks, and field verification
Proven ability to lead and mentor small test teams, balancing hands‑on execution with coordination responsibilities
Confidence engaging Product Owners, systems engineers, and developers to clarify scope and acceptance criteria
Brunel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
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