Location Victoria
Job type Temporary
Salary Negotiable
Specialisation Engineering
Contact person James Griffiths
Reference TR/062563
Call Email James

Contract - Reliability Test Engineer | Defence Location: Geelong, VIC
Department: Speciality Engineering
Contract Length: Initial contract with potential for extension

A high-profile defence program is seeking a Contract Reliability Test Engineer to lead and execute reliability and durability trials for military vehicles. This field-based role, near Geelong, involves hands-on testing under extreme operational conditions to ensure system performance and longevity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, coordinate, and conduct field-based reliability and durability tests.
  • Monitor vehicle systems and collect performance data in real time.
  • Analyse data to identify failure modes and recommend improvements.
  • Liaise with engineering, manufacturing, and testing teams.
  • Ensure compliance with safety protocols and test procedures.

Required Experience:

  • Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Systems Engineering.
  • 3-5+ years in reliability or durability testing (defence, automotive, or heavy machinery sectors preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of vehicle systems and environmental testing standards.
  • Proficient in data analysis tools such as MATLAB or Excel.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and reporting skills.
  • Comfortable working in rugged, outdoor environments with some travel.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute to cutting-edge defence capability on a contract basis.


All applications should include your resume as a word document. For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact James Griffiths on 03 9982 0314 #LI-JG