Electrical Engineer - US Deployments

Have you always wanted to work overseas? Are you looking to expand your career with the opportunity to receive world-class training?

An exciting career awaits you at ASC, Australia's submarine company - the sustainer of Australia's conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines in the AUKUS partnership. To deliver on this new and exciting work, we are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to undertake long-term, world-leading training in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, U.S.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to further your career and professional capabilities through collaborations and upskilling with world-leading industry partners.

Placements are available in February 2027 and will be approximately 26 months in duration.

Responsibilities 

As an Electrical Engineer your responsibilities include:

• Provide engineering support and technical direction for shipboard electrical systems, including power generation/distribution, control systems, communications, and auxiliary systems
• Conduct engineering analysis, investigations, and problem-solving for maintenance, repair, and modernization projects
• Develop and review engineering documentation such as drawings, reports, specifications, and technical recommendations
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during installation, testing, and operational phases, often making real-time decisions
• Support risk assessments and provide technical guidance to production and maintenance teams
• Estimate labour, materials, and resources required for engineering tasks and projects
• Ensure engineering work complies with technical standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements

Eligibility Criteria 

The successful applicant must possess: 

• Australian Citizenship 
• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years' experience in similar role
• Experience within the defence industry (desirable)

Additional Details

During deployment, you will receive on the job training combined with instructor led classroom training. This training program and work is carried out in accordance with company and US Navy processes and procedures. 

At the completion of your deployment, you will return to Western Australia (WA) to carry out the planning, management, and in-water maintenance activities on the United States Navy Virginia Class Submarines at HMAS Stirling. Repatriation to WA is non-negotiable, so please consider this when applying. 

Please note: This is a Civilian role and recruitment processes will differ from those undertaken in Active Service Defence recruitment. 

Benefits 

We’re here to support you prior to deployment and when you are overseas. As an ASC employee working overseas, you will have access to a host of great benefits: 

• Be paid to work, train, and live in the United States
• Work on world-class nuclear-powered submarines and learn cutting-edge nuclear technology 
• Have access to benefits and entitlements to support relocation and your time living and working overseas (such as cost of living allowances, housing assistance, family assistance) 
• Return home to a secure job with ASC in the future nuclear-powered submarine program 
• Access to ASC’s extensive employment benefits 

Next Steps 

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to organise a phone call for a further discussion to the opportunity.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.