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.   

Placements are available in November 2025 and will be between 12 - 24 months in duration.  

Responsibilities   

In the role of Electronics Technician, your responsibilities are:

• Troubleshoot and repair communication equipment such as receivers, transmitters radioteletype and other electronic equipment. 

•  Test, diagnose and repair electronic equipment components such as resistors, transformers, capacitors, transistors etc . 

• Conduct test and repair on sonar systems, underwater communication devices, submarine operational aide systems and velocity measuring devices 

• Complete maintenance and inspections on all electronic systems related to radar and communication systems. 

 Eligibility Criteria   

The successful applicant must possess:   

• Australian Citizenship   

• Minimum an Australian Credited Certificate III Electronics and Communications, Electrotechnology or equivalent  

• Unrestricted electrical license 

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role 

• Experience in the maintenance and repair of PLCs, circuit cards, control circuitry 

• 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. 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 departing for the US and when you are overseas. As an ASC employee working in the US, you will have access to a host of great benefits:   

• Be paid to work, train, and live in the United States  

• Work on US Virginia 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 in the US (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.