Electrical Engineer - U.S Deployments

ASC; Pearl City (HI); On-site; AUD 143,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overseas deployment

Housing assistance

Cost of living allowances

Career with ASC

Navy training program

Job summary

ASC, Australia's submarine company, seeks an Electrical Engineer for a long-term US deployment in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This civilian role offers world-class training and the opportunity to work with US Navy processes on Virginia Class submarines, with repatriation to WA after deployment.

February 2027 start for ~26 months, with extensive on‑the‑job and instructor-led training. Eligibility includes Australian citizenship, a Degree in Electrical Engineering, and 5+ years' experience in similar

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship is required.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role; defence industry experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support and technical direction for shipboard electrical systems.
• Conduct analysis, investigations, and problem-solving for maintenance and modernization.
• Develop and review drawings, reports, specifications, and recommendations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during installation, testing and operation.
• Support risk assessments and guidance to production and maintenance teams.
• Estimate labour, materials and resources for tasks and projects.
• Ensure compliance with standards, specifications and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Technical direction

Project estimation

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Engineer - US Deployments

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 a skilled Electrical 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 26 months in duration.

Responsibilities

As an Electrical Engineer your responsibilities include:

• Provide engineering support and technical direction for shipboard electrical systems, including power generation/distribution, control systems, communications, and auxiliary systems
• Conduct engineering analysis, investigations, and problem‑solving for maintenance, repair, and modernization projects
• Develop and review engineering documentation such as drawings, reports, specifications, and technical recommendations
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during installation, testing, and operational phases, often making real‑time decisions
• Support risk assessments and provide technical guidance to production and maintenance teams
• Estimate labour, materials, and resources required for engineering tasks and projects
• Ensure engineering work complies with technical standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements

Eligibility Criteria

The successful applicant must possess:

• Australian Citizenship
• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years' experience in similar role
• Experience within the defence industry (desirable)

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 U.S. 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.