• Lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams while influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Operate at senior authority level, shaping critical engineering decisions on nationally significant defence programs.
• Work on highly complex submarine systems across the full engineering lifecycle

Specialist Engineer delivering authority‑level leadership on complex, safety‑critical defence submarine programs in Adelaide.

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 Specialist Mechanical Engineer to provide senior technical leadership, expert engineering judgement, and mentoring across complex and safety-critical engineering activities. This role plays a key part in the design, sustainment, and certification of submarine systems, including SUBSAFE and other critical systems, and requires a strong ability to balance technical excellence with schedule and cost considerations.

You will work with a high degree of independence, act as an Engineering Authority where required, and collaborate across engineering, project management, production, and external stakeholder groups to deliver safe, practical, and implementable engineering outcomes.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Provide specialist engineering expertise across multiple domains, including complex and safety-critical systems
• Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary engineering teams, fostering technical capability and professional development
• Act as Engineering Authority (EDA / CAP where applicable), reviewing and approving engineering artefacts
• Lead highly complex engineering tasks and projects, including schedule integration, risk management, and earned value reporting
• Apply Systems Engineering methodologies across the full engineering lifecycle
• Design new systems and undertake significant system and sub-system redesigns
• Prepare and review engineering documentation including specifications, drawings, analyses, test procedures, and reports
• Provide technical advice to senior management and customers, including formal presentations
• Manage and mitigate technical risks and opportunities, ensuring alignment with Defence Seaworthiness requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement, development of engineering processes, and toolsets

About You

• You are a senior engineer with deep technical expertise, strong leadership capability, and a proven ability to solve highly complex problems in a structured and pragmatic way. You are confident operating at authority level, influencing stakeholders, and delivering outcomes in safety-critical, regulated environments.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering degree meeting Engineers Australia requirements (MIEAust or equivalent)
• Advanced experience leading complex, multi-dimensional engineering projects
• Strong background in submarine systems, sustainment, and certification environments
• Excellent knowledge of SUBSAFE, Defence Seaworthiness, SFARP, and submarine safety processes
• Proven capability applying Systems Engineering methodologies at system level and being able to tailor appropriately depending on project complexity
• Demonstrated technical leadership of multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• High-level proficiency with engineering toolsets and technical documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience delivering projects through the full design lifecycle from initiation to implementation
• Eligible for Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) membership
• Eligible for Australian Defence security clearance and ITAR compliance

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 will commence immediately.