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 Test Engineer to undertake long-term, world-leading training in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, U.S.  

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to further your career and professional capabilities through collaborations and upskilling with world-leading industry partners. 

Placements are available in September 2025 and will be approximately 115 weeks in duration. 

Responsibilities  

As a Test Engineer, you will typically be responsible for:  

• Assisting in formulating an integrated test schedule and reviews the preliminary work package and recommend additional tests or changes to test parameters to meet technical, operational and safety requirements  

• Plan and enact total Work Control and/or Test Program for ship assigned utilising the Ship’s Work Package, Job Orders, Job Summaries, Task group Instructions and schedule 

• Prepare detailed test procedures based on NAVSEA derived specifications 

• Coordinate and direct all assigned HM&E and Combat Systems testing and coordinates efforts of shops and ships force  

• Plan and develop ancillary schedules for hydrostatic, flush and operational testing, Operational Testing, and Sea Trials to test the full capability of the ship’s systems (non-nuclear)  

Eligibility Criteria  

The successful applicant must possess:  

• Australian Citizenship  

• Bachelor of Engineering OR Suitable experience from a test and activation environment PLUS Cert III Trade qualification in Engineering  

• 1-5 years' experience (desirable) 

• Experience within the defence industry or on submarines (desirable) 

• 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.  

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  

Next Steps  

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to organise a phone call for a further discussion to the opportunity.  

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.