Work Control/Test Engineer - US Deployements - ASC Pty Ltd

• 978230
• Garden Island
• Henderson
• Design & Engineering
• International opportunities
• Nuclear
• Full time
• Closing on: Sep 12 2026

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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.

Responsibilities

As a Work Control/Test Engineer, you will typically be responsible for:

• Assisting in formulating an integrated test schedule and reviews the preliminary work package and recommend additional tests or changes to test parameters to meet technical, operational and safety requirements
• Plan and enact total Work Control and/or Test Program for ship assigned utilising the Ship’s Work Package, Job Orders, Job Summaries, Task group Instructions and schedule
• Prepare detailed test procedures based on NAVSEA derived specifications
• Coordinate and direct all assigned HM&E and Combat Systems testing and coordinates efforts of shops and ships force
• Plan and develop ancillary schedules for hydrostatic, flush and operational testing, Operational Testing, and Sea Trials to test the full capability of the ship’s systems (non-nuclear)

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
• 1-5 years' 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 will return 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.