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.  

Placements are available in August 2026 and will be a duration of 29 months.

Responsibilities  

In the role of a Test Engineer, your responsibilities are:

• Plan, develop, and coordinate end‑to‑end testing and work‑control programs for overhaul, repair, or modernization processes.
• Formulate and manage test schedules, ensuring alignment with safety and operational requirements.
• Prepare and evaluate detailed technical and test procedures to NAVSEA‑derived specifications for HM&E and Combat Systems.
• Monitor daily testing progress, track performance against plan, and advise leadership on risks, issues, and corrective actions.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and performance input while interpreting and applying shipyard and NAVSEA technical standards.

Eligibility Criteria  

The successful applicant must possess:  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (essential)
• 2-5 years of post-graduate experience
• Experience in integrated ship systems (desirable)
• Ability to complete 29 months training in Hawaii, followed by permanent relocation to Perth, WA
• 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. 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 departing for the US and when you are overseas. As an ASC employee working in the US, you will have access to a host of great benefits:  

• Be paid to work, train, and live in the United States 

• Work on US Virginia 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 in the US (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.