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 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

As our new Project Engineering Manager – Electrical, you’ll lead a team delivering electrical engineering expertise for the AUKUS Build program. You’ll ensure designs meet engineering principles, safety standards, and project requirements while fostering collaboration and innovation. This full-time role is based at our Osborne site in SA.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers responsible for electrical design and integration for the AUKUS Build program.
• Oversee the design ensuring compliance with sound engineering principles, safety and regulatory standards, customer requirements, and contract obligations.
• Manage the development and review of electrical documentation such as schematics, wiring diagrams, calculations, work instructions, requirements specifications, test procedures, and engineering reports.
• Maintain healthy channels of communication with internal and external stakeholders in a complex project environment.
• Ensure designs are completed within the specified budget and timeframe to support the timely and successful project delivery.
• Drive innovation in design practices by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork within your engineering team.

About you 

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Electronics, or similar (Degree must satisfy membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia at MIE Aust level).
• Proven ability to lead an electrical engineering team within a heavy engineering, shipbuilding and/or defence industry. Experience with submarine or marine systems is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience (minimum of 3+ years) in engineering management on medium to large, complex projects balancing competing priorities while meeting project deadlines.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and lead technical teams.
• A passion for continuous learning and professional development.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and an ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.

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.

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.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 2,400-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. The company’s work on Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.