Mechanical Engineer

7 days ago

Cooloongup Western, Australia ASC Pty Ltd Full time

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 a skilled Mechanical 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

April 2026

and will be approximately 114 weeks in duration.

Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Engineer specialising in Combat systems Sail/Sonar, you will typically be responsible for:

  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues

with submarine mast, antenna, and towed array handling systems during installation and testing.

  • Develop and review test plans, procedures, and schedules

for these systems and associated equipment.

  • Provide on-site field support

in shipyards, onboard vessels, at sea, or other locations as required.

  • Ensure compliance

with security regulations and safety protocols in naval shipyard environments.

Eligibility Criteria

The successful applicant must possess:

  • Australian Citizenship

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) - minimum qualification requirement

  • 1-5 years' experience (desirable)

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

  • The 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.

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