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Senior Product Validation Engineer

Advanced Navigation - Sydney, NSW, Australia - In-office - posted 2026-10-02

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Advanced Navigation is a leader in AI robotics and navigation technologies for land, air, sea, and space applications. The company supplies to major organizations including Airbus, Boeing, Google, Tesla, NASA, Apple, and General Motors. You will drive real-world testing and validation of Advanced Navigation's navigation products at the customer level. This role focuses on designing and executing comprehensive test plans, collecting and analyzing field data, and ensuring products meet customer expectations for performance, usability, and reliability. Key responsibilities include: - Develop and execute product validation test plans to ensure high reliability, accuracy, and customer satisfaction - Conduct real-world field testing across various environments (land, air, sea) to evaluate product performance - Collect, analyze, and report test data to identify performance gaps and recommend improvements - Collaborate with engineering and product teams to troubleshoot issues and validate fixes - Maintain detailed test documentation, including validation reports and field test procedures - Support automation and optimization of test processes to improve efficiency and accuracy - Develop new testing tools and capabilities You will work closely with product managers, engineers, and customers to refine products based on real-world insights and contribute to continuous improvement. REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related technical field - At least 3–5 years' experience in testing hardware and software-based systems, ideally in navigation, robotics, or autonomous systems in a defence environment - Experience with defence standards - Understanding of GNSS, inertial navigation, sensor fusion, and position systems - Experience with data acquisition systems and data analysis tools including Python, MATLAB, or similar - Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, troubleshoot problems, and propose solutions - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to document technical procedures and results clearly - Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment - Valid driver's license

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