QA Validation Engineer

QA Validation Engineer - validate autonomous technology in a hands‑on, safety‑critical environment. This Melbourne‑based role focuses on software and hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing, working directly with real machines to ensure reliable performance across complex mining and industrial systems. Ideal for engineers who enjoy practical testing, problem‑solving and seeing their work applied in the field.

Why this role

Join a specialist validation team working on integrated technology platforms that enable autonomous operations, production monitoring, and system reliability. You'll test at the intersection of software, hardware and communications, with access to advanced labs and proving grounds.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain test plans and test cases for software and hardware‑in‑the‑loop validation
• Execute validation activities using simulated and real underground mining machines
• Identify, analyse and doc...