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 the Project Engineering Manager – Structural, you’ll lead a team delivering structural guidance for the Collins Class- Life of Type Extension (LOTE) Program, covering areas such as pressure hull, shock and vibration, piping systems, and stress analysis. You’ll ensure designs meet engineering principles, safety standards, and project requirements while fostering collaboration and innovation in your team.

Reporting to the Head of Platform Design, this exciting opportunity requires someone with experience in structural engineering who is looking to utilise and demonstrate their technical leadership and management skills in a fast-paced environment.

 This full-time role is based at our Osborne site in SA.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers responsible for structural guidance to the LOTE Program and aspects of submarine design in areas such as:
  • shock and vibration,
  • pressure hull
  • pressure vessels and piping,
  • stress and fatigue analysis
  • jigs & fixtures

• Oversee the design ensuring compliance with sound engineering principles, safety and regulatory standards, customer requirements and contract obligations.
• Manage the development and review of structural documentation such as structural calculations, work instructions, requirements specifications, test procedures and engineering reports.
• Accountable for engineering scope, schedule, cost, and risk for assigned program/control accounts.
• Provides executive authority and decision‑making within authorised delegations.
• 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 innovation, continuous improvement, capability development, and teamwork within your engineering team.

About you 

• Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical, Aeronautical/Aerospace, Naval Architect or similar (Degree must satisfy membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia at MIE Aust level).
• Proven ability to lead a structural engineering team within a heavy engineering, shipbuilding and/or defence industry. Experience with submarine design is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience (minimum of 3+ years) in engineering management on medium to large, complex projects balancing competing priorities while being able to still meet project deadlines.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and lead technical teams.
• Proven experience interfacing with program leadership both internal and external, to align engineering execution with program objectives
• A passion for continuous learning and professional development

Eligibility

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

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

ASC has served as Australia’s submarine builder and sustainer for over 35 years. ASC built the Collins Class submarines and now sustains the fleet in Osborne, South Australia and in Henderson, Western Australia. Supported by its predominantly Australian supply chain and a highly skilled workforce, we deliver submarine capability and availability to the Royal Australian Navy.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.