Specialist Electrical Technical Officer / Designer

Asc; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique defense industry exposure

Flexible work options

Career development opportunities

Parental leave and wellbeing programs

Subsidised training and accreditation

Job summary

ASC is seeking an experienced Specialist Electrical Technical Officer / Designer to support Collins Class submarine programs from Osborne, SA. You will lead electrical design work, ensuring safe and pragmatic decisions within budget and schedule. Proficiency in AutoCAD and strong team leadership are highly regarded.

Role requires security clearances and the ability to work within a defence environment while delivering high-quality engineering artefacts and compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma or equivalent in engineering required.
• Experience with electrical design for complex systems preferred.
• Capability to interpret electrical specifications and drawings accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for electrical design deliverables.
• Develop and review power conversion and distribution designs for submarine systems.
• Produce and revise electrical block diagrams, switchboards and control panels.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated engineering solutions.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure compliance with ASC processes and safety standards.

Skills

Power conversion systems

Electrical distribution

Electrical design review

Team leadership

Independent work

Education

Advanced Diploma / Associate Degree of Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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 are seeking an experienced Specialist Electrical Technical Officer / Designer to provide technical expertise, leadership and support to disciplines within and departments outside of Engineering to deliver engineering products and services in support of the Collins Class Submarine (CCSM) key programs. The position requires that technical decisions made are safe, practical and suitable for implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform professional work involving considerable independence in approach.
• Undertake work as required to complete assigned tasks on time and within budget, considering requirements of other disciplines.
• Provides guidance and proactively contributes to the development of less experienced personnel through mentoring, coaching, and structured knowledge capture and sharing.
• 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.

About you

• Advanced Diploma / Associate Degree of Engineering in relevant field or equivalent previous experience.
• Electrical Trade experience/qualification is highly regarded.
• Experience within projects of a complex nature within a maintenance/shipbuilding or related heavy industry.
• Ability to undertake work at a system/assembly/detail design level with minimal supervision.
• Proven experience working on design and integration of power conversion and distribution systems, switchboards & control panels, cable installation, earthing and instrumentation.
• Experience in use of AutoCAD to produce 2D drawings is favourable.
• Strong ability to interpret electrical specifications, drawings and requirements.
• Ability to work in a team environment and lead small teams.
• Understanding of and some experience in working in an environment with project management disciplines such as integration, scope, schedule, cost and risk and opportunity 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.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and an ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

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

Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
• Up to 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.
• 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

Established in 1985, ASC’s 3500-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. The company’s work on Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.