Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.
About the role
As Principal Systems Integration, Verification and Validation Engineer, you will define and deliver an automation-focused IV&V strategy across Cochlear’s Smart Implant Systems portfolio and wider R&D programs.
This is a senior individual contributor role with strong technical influence. You will guide IV&V strategy, improve test automation, support complex systems integration and help reduce risk earlier in the product development lifecycle.
Working with Systems Engineering, Systems V&V, product teams and R&D stakeholders, you will provide expert guidance on integration, verification and validation for complex implant and sound processor systems.
You will play a key role in strengthening IV&V capability, improving efficiency and supporting the delivery of high-quality Cochlear products.
What you’ll do
Lead IV&V strategy and automation
Define and deliver automation-focused IV&V strategies, plans and protocols across Smart Implant Systems and broader R&D programs.
Improve test efficiency, repeatability, coverage and early defect detection through automation.
Communicate IV&V progress, risks and coverage clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Provide technical leadership
Act as a technical authority for IV&V across implant and sound processor systems.
Lead the resolution of complex, novel or high-risk verification and validation challenges.
Influence system and platform architecture by providing clear IV&V input on test coverage, trade-offs and long-term planning.
Improve processes, tools and ways of working
Improve IV&V processes, practices, tools and ways of working.
Partner with project managers, delivery managers, systems engineers, V&V engineers and technical leaders to support effective execution.
Identify bottlenecks and lead improvements that strengthen quality, efficiency and delivery confidence.
Support product family engineering and scalable test strategy
Define IV&V approaches that support reference systems, reusable components, product families and variants.
Drive robust test strategies across components, platforms and product verticals.
Promote reuse, consistency and scalable IV&V practices across programs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner across Systems Engineering, Systems V&V, product, component, project and R&D teams.
Align stakeholders on IV&V risks, priorities and decisions.
Mentor engineers and help build IV&V capability across teams.
About you
You are a senior systems, verification and validation engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, influencing strategy and improving how teams deliver high-quality products.
To be successful, you will bring:
A degree in Engineering or Science, ideally in Electrical, Software, Mechanical, Biomedical or Systems Engineering.
Strong experience in systems engineering, integration, verification, validation and product development.
Experience defining and delivering IV&V strategies, plans, protocols and test coverage for complex systems.
Demonstrated success improving test automation, efficiency, quality and delivery confidence.
Strong technical judgement, problem-solving skills and confidence working through ambiguity.
The ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
What will help you stand out
You will stand out if you bring experience in verification and validation of firmware-controlled electro-mechanical systems, medical devices or another highly regulated industry. Experience with automation-focused test strategies, Product Family Engineering, reusable test approaches and continuous improvement will also be highly regarded.
Why this role is exciting
This role offers the opportunity to shape automation-focused IV&V strategy, influence complex product architecture and help lift engineering maturity across R&D. You will work on meaningful technology, collaborate with talented cross-functional teams and contribute to products that help people connect with the world through hearing.
If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.
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How we recognise your contribution
At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.
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