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 skilled trades individuals to undertake long-term, world-leading training in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, U.S.  

This is a unique 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 77 weeks in duration. 

Responsibilities  

As a Radiological Engineer you will: 

• Provide independent oversight of radiological work which has been developed and planned by principal engineers 

• Assist in the development of engineering plans in the form of mentoring, training, identifying resources, and problem solving 

• Maintain the radiological status of the submarine and site to inform safe radiological practice during maintenance periods 

• Maintain a radiological control agreement between the site and the commanding officer of the submarine 

• Maintain relationship with submarine engineering department to provide guidance and advice as required 

Eligibility Criteria  

The successful applicant must possess:  

• Bachelor of Engineering (preferably Nuclear, Electrical, or Mechanical) 

• Knowledge of the concepts, principles, techniques and practice of nuclear engineering such as reactor plant operations and radiological controls 

• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to explain complex engineering and radiological control concepts to others 

• Australian Citizenship  

• An ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 defence clearance 

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.  

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible. 

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website. 

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