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Clicks • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Role & seniority: QA Validation Engineer (mid-level, 3+ years in QA/validation)
Stack/tools: software- and hardware-in-the-loop validation; hands-on testing with real underground mining machines; access to advanced labs and proving grounds; familiarity with validation environments (experience in software/hardware integration)
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, analyze and document issues (including root‑cause analysis) and define corrective actions with subsystem teams
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent)
3+ years in QA, validation or test engineering
Strong analytical/problem‑solving skills
Experience with software and hardware‑in‑the‑loop validation environments
Linux experience
Networking or radio communications knowledge
Experience with on‑machine or systems validation
Exposure to ADO or datalink analysis
Location & work type: Melbourne, Australia; on-site, hands‑on testing in safety‑critical mining/industrial environments
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 document system and software issues, including root‑cause analysis Work with subsystem teams to define interim and permanent corrective actions Support on‑machine validation, troubleshooting and data collection for offline analysis
Must have
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering or Computer Science 3+ years' experience in QA, validation or test engineering roles Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Experience with software and hardware‑in‑the‑loop validation environments
Nice to have
Linux experience Networking or radio communications knowledge Experience with on‑machine or systems validation Exposure to ADO or datalink analysis
If you wish to apply for this position, please submit your resume by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. For further information please contact Nicole Guala at Clicks IT Recruitment on +61 437 981 120.
At Clicks we embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
We provide reasonable adjustments, including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please call 1300 254 257 or email adjustments@clicks.com.au