Work Control/Test Engineer - US Deployements

ASC External; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 171,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live in the U.S.

Relocation support

Navy training opportunities

Secure job with ASC

Job summary

ASC Pty Ltd, Australiäs submarine company, seeks a Work Controls Test Engineer for long-term deployment in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA. February 2027 start, approx. 27 months.

Responsibilities include end-to-end testing, shipboard work scheduling, and leadership on safety and standards. Deployment includes on-the-job and classroom training via ASC and US Navy processes. After deployment, you return to WA to planning, management, and in-water maintenance on US Navy Virginia Class submarines at HMAS

Qualifications

• Australian Citizenship
• Bachelor of Engineering OR Cert III Trade qualification in Engineering with suitable experience
• 2–5 years post-graduate experience (desirable)
• Experience in defence industry or submarines (desirable)
• Ability to obtain and maintain NV1 defence clearance

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and coordinate end-to-end testing and work control programs for overhaul/repair/modernization processes.
• Formulate and manage shipboard work and test schedules meeting safety and operational requirements.
• Monitor daily testing progress, track performance, and advise leadership on risks and corrective actions.
• Provide technical leadership and apply shipyard NAVSEA standards; design and implement isolations for non-nuclear shipboard work.
• Direct shipboard testing for Hull, Mechanical & Electrical systems.

Skills

Test Engineering

NAVSEA standards

Safety compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Cert III Trade (Engineering)

Job description

Have you always wanted to work overseas? Are you looking to expand your career with the opportunity to receive world-class training?

An exciting career awaits you at ASC, Australia's submarine company - the sustainer of Australia's conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines in the AUKUS partnership. To deliver on this new and exciting work, we are seeking skilled Test Engineer to undertake long-term, world-leading training in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, U.S.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to further your career and professional capabilities through collaborations and upskilling with world-leading industry partners.

Placements are available in February 2027 and will be approximately 27 months in duration.

Responsibilities

In the role of a Work Controls Test Engineer, your responsibilities are:

• Plan, develop, and coordinate end-to-end testing and work control programs for overhaul, repair, or modernization processes.
• Formulate and manage shipboard work and test schedules, ensuring alignment with safety and operational requirements.
• Monitor daily testing progress of shipboard work and testing, track performance against plan, and advise leadership on risks, issues, and corrective actions.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and performance input while interpreting and applying shipyard and NAVSEA technical standards.
• Design and implement isolations for all non-nuclear shipboard work, ensuring safety of personnel and equipment.
• Direct imposed pressure and operational shipboard testing for Hull, Mechanical & Electrical systems.

Eligibility Criteria

The successful applicant must possess:

• Australian Citizenship
• Bachelor of Engineering OR Suitable experience from a test and activation environment PLUS Cert III Trade qualification in Engineering
• 2-5 years of post-graduate experience (desirable)
• Experience within the defence industry or on submarines (desirable)
• An ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 defence clearance

Additional Details

During deployment, you will receive on the job training combined with instructor led classroom training. This training program and work is carried out in accordance with company and US Navy processes and procedures.

At the completion of your deployment, you willreturn to Western Australia (WA)to carry out the planning, management, and in-water maintenance activities on the United States Navy Virginia Class Submarines at HMAS Stirling. Repatriation to WA is non-negotiable, so please consider this when applying.

Please note: This is a Civilian role and recruitment processes will differ from those undertaken in Active Service Defence recruitment.

Benefits

We’re here to support you prior to deployment and when you are overseas. As an ASC employee working overseas, you will have access to a host of great benefits:

• Be paid to work, train, and live in the United States
• Work on world-class nuclear-powered submarines and learn cutting-edge nuclear technology
• Have access to benefits and entitlements to support relocation and your time living and working overseas (such as cost-of-living allowances, housing assistance, family assistance)
• Return home to a secure job with ASC in the future nuclear-powered submarine program
• Access to ASC’s extensive employment benefits

Next Steps

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to organise a phone call for a further discussion to the opportunity.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.