Introduction

Brunel is partnering with a major Australian resources operator on a contract oppurtunity 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.

What are you going to do 

As a Senior Test Engineer you will provide hands-on technical direction to a team of Test Engineers that sits across multiple locations. You will work closely with systems engineers, architects, and developers to make sure requirements are testable, defects are reproducible, and the system performs against its reliability and safety targets.

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-the-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

Essential skills and knowledge

  • 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

What we offer 

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

How to apply:

Click apply to submit your CV, or reach out to the Brunel team for a confidential discussion about the role.

Closing: 20 May 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!