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 22 months in duration. 

Responsibilities  

As a Nuclear Electrical Engineer you will: 

• Provide subject matter expertise in NSRP electrical systems and components, including maintenance, operational, and material support requirements 

• Prepare, review, approve, and audit written technical direction for use by operations department craftsmen and Ship’s Force on board a nuclear-powered submarine and in production shops or in the Controlled Industrial Facility (CIF) 

• Provide direct engineering consultation to shop mechanics and shipyard mechanics to resolve operational anomalies and system malfunctions. 

• Review blueprints and schematics, recommend design modifications to improve reliability, and author technical evaluations 

• Enforce the highest standards of quality assurance and radiological compliance, ensuring all maintenance adheres strictly to Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program requirements 

Eligibility Criteria  

The successful applicant must possess:  

• Bachelor of Engineering (any discipline) 

• Prior experience as a Nuclear or Electrical Engineer 

• 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  

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