About Us
CEA is an Australian Commonwealth company that designs, develops, manufactures and sustains advanced active phased array radar systems.
The company's design principles and commitment to investment in research and development ensures innovative thinking, technological skill, and quality fabrication.
Our programs include the ANZAC and Hunter Class frigates and air defence applications for Army and Air Force, and Range applications.
Through our longstanding and ongoing collaboration with Defence, CEA Technologies has undertaken research and development into all aspects of active electronically scanned array technologies.
This has resulted in the creation of a highly modular and scalable product suite, which have become integral to a wide range of critical Defence capabilities.
The Position
As a Test Engineer, you will sit at the heart of capability delivery, conducting Test, Trial, and Verification & Validation (V&V;) activities across CEA Acquisition Programs.
Working under the guidance of a Senior Test Engineer, the successful candidate will drive the technical and procedural rigor required to achieve Capability Acceptance on behalf of the Acquisition customer - turning engineering effort into demonstrated, accepted capability.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct the Customer Acceptance Test process for CEA Programs, with general guidance of a Senior Test Engineer.
Create or supervise the creation of CDRL (Contract Data Requirement List) documents such as the Verification and Validation Plan, Verification Cross Reference Matrix (VCRM), Acceptance Test Plans and Procedures (ATP&P;) and Acceptance Test Reports (ATR), under the guidance of a Senior Test Engineer.
Develop project specific test programs which are in line with the broader CEA product development and verification program, under the guidance of a Senior Test Engineer.




Coordinate and conduct test activities to achieve Customer Acceptance.
Project/task specific research, analysis and report writing.
Prepare and present internal technical presentations.
Our Benefits
Six weeks of paid annual leave per year
Superannuation of 14.0%
Free car parking
Paid parental, compassionate, defence reserve & voluntary emergency services leave
Employee assistance and wellbeing programs
Access to health insurance for the defence community, partners and families
Salary packaging for novated leasing
Opportunities for qualified growth and development
Our Ideal Candidate
Tertiary qualifications in core Engineering (e.g. Electrical, Software, Mechanical), Systems Engineering or Test and Evaluation (T&E;) Engineering.
Consideration will be given to experienced Electronics Technicians with Field Experience.
An understanding of Defence Acquisition Project life cycles, Systems Engineering Processes.
And V&V; Programs.
Ability to anticipate the problems in test programs.
Ability to analyse and solve problems logically and proactively.
Ability to work closely within, and lead a cross-disciplinary team.
Ability to work closely with the customer through the Capability Acceptance Lifecycle.
Eligibility
An Australian Citizen;
Eligible to obtain and maintain an AGSVA clearance – Negative Vetting 1.




ITAR – This position requires employees to access equipment and data that is subject to U.S International Traffic and Arms Regulation (ITAR).
As such, applicants must disclose the following information at the time of application.
Place of Birth
Countries of current or past citizenship (including any dual citizenship or nationality) and residence,
Countries of issue for current and past passports and
Other information related to their nationality for security and ITAR compliance purposes.
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How to apply
Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Please include a current copy of your resume and complete the screening questions.
Applications without these elements will not be considered.
CEA encourages the submissions of early applications as we may review, short-list and/or conduct interviews for this role prior to the closing date.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at CEA
CEA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a culture where all employees are respected and empowered to contribute positively to our organisation, regardless of their cultural background, age, gender identity, neurodiversity, disability, family and carer commitments, religion or sexuality.
We welcome applications from veterans, those returning from a career break, people with disabilities and those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
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📌 Test Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 CEA Technologies
📍 Canberra