Senior Verification and Validation Engineer

The Company

Hypersonix is Australia’s leading aerospace engineering, design and build company, specialising in hypersonic technology and scramjet engines with the potential to change the space and aviation industries for good. We are at the forefront of commercialising hypersonic flight. With a vision to be the world leader in sustainable hypersonic flight technology, Hypersonix is soaring into the global aerospace and satellite launch markets.

The Role

Based in our Brisbane office we are currently seeking a talented Senior Verification and Validation Engineer to join our team. This role will work within a collaborative team of engineers from multiple disciplines to plan and lead the execution of the verification and validation (V&V) activities for Hypersonix vehicles. While the primary focus of the role is V&V, it will also include other systems engineering activities such as requirements development & maintenance, system safety and reliability, and support to certification activities.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Maintain the requirements and verification baselines for engineering projects.
• Requirements development and management.
• Integration and test planning and execution.
• Development and execution of test plans and procedures.
• Ownership of the certification process and engineering activities to achieve regulator acceptance of Hypersonix vehicles, support equipment and procedures.
• Lead the planning and execution of integration and test activities for hypersonic vehicles and support equipment.
• Understand the certification requirements for vehicles and take responsibility for ensuring vehicle compliance.
• Support the completion of specialty engineering activities (safety, reliability, failure analysis, etc) with the use of internal and external resources.
• Line management responsibilities including day to day work activities, performance reviews, recruitment and motivate and drive a team that are solving complex engineering challenges every day.

The Person

We are one team at Hypersonix and our collaborative environment, passion and dedicated people, truly sets us apart from other workplaces. Consistent with our purpose and values, we look for all team members to demonstrate the following behaviours:

• Have open and honest conversations.
• Work together as a team.
• Never stop innovating.
• Go above and beyond!
• Be passionate, ambitious, and inspiring.
• Be accountable and speak-up.

The scale of change, growth and progress at Hypersonix can be at hypersonic pace, and to succeed in our team you must be open to and receptive of change, flexible to shift and pivot with changing priorities and thrive in a fast paced, challenging environment.

To be successful in this role you will also need:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (aerospace, mechanical, electrical, etc).
• 5 years industry experience in an engineering role (at least 3 in systems engineering).
• Experience in planning and conducting integration and test activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and complete assigned systems engineering tasks with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style.
• Resilience in dealing with challenges and ability to drive results in a complex environment.
• Logical approach to complex technical issues and problem-solving.

Desirable requirements

• Prior experience in a Lead Engineer role - demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams.
• Experience operating in a sector with strong regulatory governance – for example defence, aerospace, medical or transport.
• Demonstrated experience (professional or personal) in development, testing or operation of avionics or electrical and electro-mechanical systems. For example, small-scale UAV development or robotics projects.
• Experience with data analysis and budget management.
• Demonstrated experience with engineering tools for requirements management, configuration management, quality management and manufacturing systems.
• Supplementary requirements
• Driver's License.
• Background checks, including Australian National Police clearance check.

All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia on a permanent basis, to be considered for this role.

Why Choose Hypersonix?

We are proud of our curious, smart and ambitious team. Hypersonix is an exciting company to work for and we are the perfect place for switched on individuals, who are able to work in a fast-paced environment (literally). We look for people with a can-do attitude who are ambitious to disrupt the Aerospace industry with us. We are constantly innovating, and we deeply care about the meaningful work we do.

Benefits on offer include:

• Competitive salary.

• Generous Employee Share Scheme.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Supportive, inclusive, passionate, dedicated team.

• Personal and professional development opportunities.

• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program.

With reusable, hydrogen-powered products, revolutionary vision and global partners, our sustainable aerospace technology is set to skyrocket. Apply today and get ready for the future of flight!