Location Anglesea
Job type Contract
Salary Negotiable
Specialisation Engineering
Contact person Ellen Hanratty
Reference TR/062563
Call Email Ellen
  • Title - Reliability Test Engineer
  • Location: Anglesea OR Monegeetta
  • Travel: Regular travel to other sites
  • Contract Length: Initial 9 month contract

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 out of ATS or AARC Proving grounds. The role 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 Ellen Hanratty on 03 9982 0303. #LI-EH1