AUKUS Technical / Engineering Professionals (Engineer 4) - 29071

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Canberra; On-site; AUD 171,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Australia–Experienced Technical / Engineering Professionals is seeking senior engineers with extensive nuclear industry delivery experience. The role requires coaching, mentoring, and a nuclear mindset across a multinational team involved in submarine capability programs and Australia-related work.

Willingness to live and work overseas in Australia for extended periods and the ability to obtain a US Defence Security Clearance are required. Attractive benefits and career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelor’s in related field.
• 7 years relevant experience with Master’s in related field.
• 4 years relevant experience with PhD or JD in related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide extensive engineering/technical delivery in the nuclear industry and mentor teams.
• Collaborate across international locations and support skills development.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Engineering leadership

Security clearance

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in related field

Master's in related field

PhD/Juris Doctorate in related field

Tertiary qualification in engineering

Job description

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Location: Canberra, AUS, Virginia, United States

Requisition Number:29071

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $122,691.00 - $180,000.00

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience:Senior

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies' Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future - Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Who we are

HII Australia - Experienced Technical / Engineering Professionals

• Once-in-a-generation opportunity to accelerate Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine capability
• International Mobility opportunities - US to Australia (various locations)

Defence giants HII has formed a ground-breaking joint venture to accelerate the development of critical capability for the once-in-a-generation AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine program. HII-Australia combines world-leading nuclear submarine and shipbuilding experience from Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Our primary locations are Canberra - ACT, Henderson - WA and Adelaide - SA, however roles are open to any Australian location.

About you: Key Responsibilities

Ideally, you will have demonstrated extensive engineering / technical delivery experience within the nuclear industry. You enjoy collaborating in a harmonious team environment with a passion for coaching, mentoring and skills development and exemplify a nuclear mindset.

What you need to have:

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent qualification.
• Extensive experience in any of the following areas of engineering within the nuclear industry:
  • Submarine Plant Operations and Maintenance.
  • Nuclear infrastructure delivery from concept design to active commissioning.
  • Safety case definition, production, and substantiation.
  • Health Physics / Radiological Protection / Supervision.
  • Environmental monitoring.
• Be willing to live and work overseas in Australia for between 3 months and 3 years, depending on the role.
• Ability to obtain an appropriate Australian Visa.
• Ability to hold and maintain a US-based Defence Security Clearance.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Find the role that’s right for you.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.