Senior Electrical Engineering Opportunities

• 977168

• Osborne

• Design & Engineering

• Full time

• Closing on: Dec

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

We're seeking experienced Senior Electrical Engineers and Leaders to join our team in Osborne, South Australia. In this role, you'll provide technical leadership and guidance across complex electrical engineering projects, ensuring designs meet rigorous engineering principles, safety standards, and customer requirements. You'll foster collaboration, innovation, and excellence within your team while driving successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical engineering expertise for complex systems and projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with engineering principles, safety and regulatory standards, and customer requirements.
• Develop and review electrical documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, calculations, specifications, and reports.
• Maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced project environment.
• Support innovation and continuous improvement in design practices.

About you

• Degree-qualified engineer in Electrical, Electronics, or similar (eligible for membership with Engineers Australia at MIE Aust level).
• Significant experience in electrical engineering within heavy engineering, shipbuilding, or defence environments.
• For senior roles: proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver complex projects.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• 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.