Join a leading technology innovator in the defence and national security sector, delivering complex digital solutions across some of Australia's most critical government programs.
This is an opportunity for an experienced Software Test Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team working on large-scale, technically challenging systems.
You will be responsible for validating software quality, identifying and resolving defects, and ensuring solutions meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
The Role You will work closely with software engineers, technical specialists and customer stakeholders to plan, execute and improve testing across secure environments.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing test strategies, plans, scripts, cases and supporting documentation
Executing functional, integration, system and regression testing
Investigating, reproducing and documenting software defects
Communicating technical issues clearly to engineering teams and stakeholders
Testing systems hosted across internal and external environments
Using product knowledge to conduct investigative and exploratory testing
Adapting test approaches to suit different stages of the delivery lifecycle
Contributing to technical discussions, engineering practices and continuous improvement
Supporting the deployment and integration of bespoke and commercial software components
Join a leading technology innovator in the defence and national security sector, delivering complex digital solutions across some of Australia's most critical government programs.
This is an opportunity for an experienced Software Test Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team working on large-scale,



technically challenging systems.
You will be responsible for validating software quality, identifying and resolving defects, and ensuring solutions meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
The Role You will work closely with software engineers, technical specialists and customer stakeholders to plan, execute and improve testing across secure environments.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing test strategies, plans, scripts, cases and supporting documentation
Executing functional, integration, system and regression testing
Investigating, reproducing and documenting software defects
Communicating technical issues clearly to engineering teams and stakeholders
Testing systems hosted across internal and external environments
Using product knowledge to conduct investigative and exploratory testing
Adapting test approaches to suit different stages of the delivery lifecycle
Contributing to technical discussions, engineering practices and continuous improvement
Supporting the deployment and integration of bespoke and commercial software components
About You
You will bring at least three years' experience in software testing, systems integration or a related engineering environment.
You will ideally have:




Experience translating functional and non-functional requirements into effective test cases
Strong experience writing test plans, test cases and test reportsExperience across functional, integration, system and regression testing
Experience working in secure or restricted environments with limited tooling
Knowledge of CI/CD practices and contemporary software delivery processes
Experience using defect and test management tools
Strong Linux experience, preferably within RHEL environments
Hands-on experience with networking tools such as Wireshark or tcpdump
Experience deploying, integrating or supporting systems involving bespoke and COTS components
Experience with scripting, object-oriented programming, test automation frameworks or Cross Domain Solutions will be highly regarded.
You do not need to meet every listed requirement.
Candidates with strong core testing experience and a willingness to develop in additional areas are encouraged to apply.
Why Join?
You will be joining a global defence technology organisation delivering highly impactful work across digital intelligence, cyber and secure systems.
The organisation offers:
Technically complex and meaningful project work
Exposure to critical national security programs
A structured career development pathway
Opportunities to work alongside experienced engineering and cyber specialists
A strong culture of learning, innovation and professional growth
A competitive remuneration package
Due to the sensitive nature of the work, applicants must hold an active TSPV security clearance and be available to work onsite five days per week.
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📌 Software Test Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Anson McCade
📍 Canberra