Principal Manufacturing Engineer – AUKUS Program (Relocation)

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$25,000 sign-on bonus

Full relocation benefit

15% pay differential

Job summary

Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join the team in Henderson (Perth), Western Australia. This role focuses on uplifting Australia’s defence manufacturing capability through supplier audits and maturity assessments, applying deep technical judgement to investigations and assurance activities.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in naval nuclear environments, MILSPEC/NAVSEA standards, and nuclear‑related manufacturing disciplines such as welding,

Qualifications

• Experience in US/UK Naval Nuclear enterprise.
• ],

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier audits and maturity assessments.
• Shape supply chain maturity through rigorous assessment and coaching.
• Apply technical judgement across investigations and risk assessments.

Skills

Supplier audits

Nuclear manufacturing

Engineering governance

Risk assessment

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join the team in Henderson (Perth), Western Australia. This role focuses on uplifting Australia’s defence manufacturing capability through supplier audits and maturity assessments, applying deep technical judgement to investigations and assurance activities.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in naval nuclear environments, MILSPEC/NAVSEA standards, and nuclear‑related manufacturing disciplines such as welding,