Senior Electrical Design Lead – Submarine Systems

Asc

Adelaide

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Flexible work options

Extra leave (up to 10 days)

Parental leave

Subsidised childcare

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Job summary

ASC is seeking experienced Electrical Technical Officers (Designers/Drafters) to support Collins Class programs. You will develop safe, practical electrical solutions within a multidisciplinary team, delivering drawings and documentation for concept to implementation.

Senior roles involve technical leadership. Eligibility includes clearances; join a strategic national defence programme based in Osborne, SA.

Qualifications

Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is desirable (Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering is essential for a Senior role)
Electrical Trade experience/qualification is highly regarded.
Experience as an Electrical Designer / Drafter supporting the delivery of electrical engineering drawings and documentation
Strong ability to interpret electrical specifications, drawings and requirements
Understanding of design and integration of power conversion and distribution systems, switchboards & control panels, cable routing, earthing and instrumentation
Experience in AutoCAD to produce 2D drawings is favourable (training provided)
Involvement in preparing technical reports and communicating technical information to diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to lead a small team of designers (required for Senior Level)
Understanding of project management principles, including scope, schedule, cost, risk and opportunity management.
Knowledge of engineering lifecycles, including requirements, verification, integrated logistics support and configuration management.
You are a proactive and solutions-focused engineering professional who can work independently, manage competing priorities and build strong working relationships. You have excellent communication skills, strong technical judgement and a commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Deliver electrical design tasks to agreed program commitments.
Ensure engineering outputs comply with ASC processes and industry standards.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated engineering solutions.
Produce high-quality drawing outputs such as cable block diagrams, circuit diagrams, termination diagrams, cable installation schedules and switchboard arrangements.
Prepare technical reports, documentation, equipment lists and other supporting engineering artefacts.
Assist in planning and estimating, progress reporting, escalating blockages and ensuring alignment with project priorities and objectives.
Ensure compliance with organisational engineering, quality, safety and security requirements
Seek better ways of working, that drive improvement in relation to program cost, schedule and quality.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to small teams where required (For Senior roles)