ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership across complex defence engineering activities, supporting submarine platforms. In this role, you will take ownership of engineering decisions that must be safe, practical, and fit for in-service implementation, working closely with multidisciplinary teams across design, engineering, production and sustainment.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will lead small teams, act as project lead on defined scopes of work, and provide authoritative engineering advice across the organisation and to external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership and technical authority within approved delegations (EDA / CAP up to SL3 / CAP3)
• Lead small, multi-discipline engineering tasks or larger single-discipline work packages, delivering to cost, schedule and quality
• Plan, organise and execute engineering work with minimal supervision across multiple parallel tasks
• Perform and review engineering analysis, calculations, modelling and subsystem/component design
• Prepare, review and approve engineering artefacts including specifications, drawings, reports and test procedures
• Apply Systems Engineering principles across the full design and sustainment lifecycle
• Provide technical direction to engineers and contribute to capability development within the team
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including customers, suppliers and regulatory authorities
• Support risk, opportunity and recovery planning for tasks behind schedule or over budget
• Ensure compliance with corporate management systems, safety, security, ITAR and Defence requirement

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 4 years as an Engineer
• Ideally you will come from a defence maritime industry background, if not candidates from civil, infrastructure or power grid industries are encouraged to apply
• Electrical Engineering degree meeting Engineers Australia requirements 
• Demonstrated experience resolving technical problems in design, manufacturing, maintenance or construction environments
• Strong understanding of inter-discipline engineering dependencies
• Experience leading small engineering teams and ideally you will already be in a Lead Electrical Engineer role
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior stakeholders
• Working knowledge of submarine systems, design, operation or sustainment, or equivalent complex platforms
• Understanding of Defence engineering governance frameworks including SFARP, DSwMS, SUBSAFE and certification processes
• Experience applying systems engineering methodologies in practical project environments
• Demonstrated project management capability (scope, schedule, cost, risk and integration)
• High level of personal organisation, commercial awareness and ability to manage competing priorities
• Eligibility for Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or equivalent

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to a NV1 level. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances.

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

Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance
• Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge
• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves
• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family
• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save
• Relocation support for you and your family, whether you’re from interstate or overseas.

Internal Application Process

Important: Prior to submitting an application, please ensure you notify your reporting manager of your intent to apply. You will also need to provide an update to your manager if your application is  progressed to the interview stage.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.