Senior Combat Systems Engineer

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 an experienced Senior Combat Systems Engineer to join our Updates and Upgrades team in WA. In this leadership role, you will lead a small team of engineering professionals responsible for delivering engineering solutions that support Combat System upgrades and sustainment activities across the Collins Class submarine fleet.

You will work across a diverse range of activities including operational fault finding, maintenance engineering, design engineering and upgrade implementation. Working closely with planning, production and broader submarine enterprise stakeholders, you will help minimise downtime, resolve complex technical issues and ensure successful engineering outcomes. This role offers a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to engage directly with customers, senior leaders and external stakeholders supporting nationally significant defence capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and manage a team of Combat Systems Engineering professionals.
• Deliver engineering solutions to support Combat System upgrades and sustainment activities across the Collins Class fleet.
• Provide engineering support across operational defect resolution, maintenance engineering and design engineering activities.
• Set priorities and coordinate engineering resources across submarine docking programs.
• Collaborate with planning, production and submarine enterprise partners to identify and resolve engineering issues.
• Prepare, review and approve engineering documentation including specifications, drawings, analyses, test procedures and reports.
• Attain and exercise engineering authority for Collins Class Combat Sub-systems
• Provide technical advice and recommendations to senior management, customers and key stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of engineering processes and toolsets

About you 

• Degree qualified in Electrical, Electronics, Systems, Software, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience supporting complex combat systems, mission systems, communications systems or integrated platform systems within a defence, maritime or other highly regulated environment.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop engineering teams.
• Strong engineering problem-solving skills with experience investigating and resolving complex technical issues.
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering documentation and technical deliverables.
• Able to balance competing priorities and deliver outcomes in an operational environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple organisations.
• Comfortable working independently and exercising sound engineering judgement.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on safe, practical and efficient engineering outcomes.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Secure and long-term career opportunities that provide a deeper purpose.
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work- life balance.
• 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.
• Volunteer leave, so you can contribute back to the community.
• Paid reservist leave to support our nation’s defence capabilities.
• 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

ASC has served as Australia’s submarine builder and sustainer for over 35 years. ASC built the Collins Class submarines and now sustains the fleet in Osborne, South Australia and in Henderson, Western Australia. Supported by its predominantly Australian supply chain and a highly skilled workforce, we deliver submarine capability and availability to the Royal Australian Navy.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately