The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and transformative endeavour for Australia. The whole-of-nation effort to safely and securely deliver the cutting edge nuclear-powered submarine program will transform Australia’s economic and national security landscape for decades to come.
Electrical Engineer (Supply Chain)
As an APS 6 Electrical Engineer within the Supply Chain Directorate, you will provide specialised technical expertise to support the assurance, certification, and delivery of critical electrical and electronic systems sourced through the supply chain. You will operate with a high degree of technical independence, applying sound engineering judgement to assess supplier deliverables, analyse risks, resolve technical issues, and ensure systems meet program, regulatory, and safety requirements.
You will be responsible for maintaining design control within your Technical Authority delegation, reviewing designs, conducting technical assessments, supporting test and compliance activities, and contributing to the development and maintenance of engineering standards and procedures. The role also requires effective coordination with contractors and project teams throughout the delivery lifecycle.
Success in this position requires strong stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to translate complex technical information for non technical audiences, and the capability to support safety case development, training requirements, and quality assurance activities that reduce technical risk.
Operating within APS 6 Work Level Standards, you will manage your workload autonomously, contribute to broader engineering outcomes, and provide specialist advice to support decision making and ensure systems remain safe, compliant, and aligned with program objectives.
Infrastructure Engineer
As an APS 6 Infrastructure Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and engineering support across the planning, development, delivery and maintenance of complex infrastructure assets. You will exercise professional judgement to identify risks, analyse system performance, and contribute to infrastructure planning and project decision making.
The role involves conducting assessments, preparing technical documentation, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring that infrastructure works meet required engineering, safety and regulatory standards. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment to solve problems, optimise asset performance and support organisational capability.
In line with the APS 6 Work Level Standards, you will operate with a high level of autonomy, manage competing priorities effectively, and provide technical recommendations that influence project outcomes and the broader strategic intent of the organisation.
This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in ASA as a Building Capability Payment (BCP). This enables ASA to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the ASA Enterprise Agreement, for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to ASA capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.
About our Team
The Program Engineering Branch works within the Australian Submarine Agency to integrate Engineering and Technical functions into the ASA Nuclear Powered Submarine (NPS) and Infrastructure delivery programs. This is the sharp end of ensuring sovereign technical control of the NPS capability and key to maintaining design intent through life of the NPS, its support infrastructure and equipment, and across the supply chain.
The branch spans all the NPS technical domains, is predominately based at the delivery locations, and works closely with our partners in Australian industry, and the relevant US and UK government departments. Our people are capable, committed, and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration, and we prioritise safety and security. Our greatest asset is our people.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are a dynamic organization seeking employees who are agile, innovative and energised by high-paced work. We are seeking highly motivated and collaborative minded people who will have the opportunity to contribute to a once in a lifetime program.
Our ideal Supply Chain Engineer
Electrical candidate is a motivated technical professional who thrives in a complex, safety critical environment and applies strong engineering judgement to challenges across the electrical and electronic system lifecycle.
They will demonstrate:
- Specialist technical expertise in electrical or electronic engineering, including design review, design intent management, technical assurance, and assessment of supplier delivered systems. This includes familiarity with electrical safety, EMC/EMI requirements, power distribution, control and instrumentation systems, and compliance with engineering standards and regulatory obligations.
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to interpret electrical diagrams, schematics and technical documentation; evaluate Objective Quality Evidence; assess risk; and resolve complex engineering issues within their Technical Authority delegation.
- Sound communication and stakeholder management, able to work collaboratively with internal engineering teams, procurement and quality functions, as well as Defence organisations, international partners, OEMs and suppliers. The candidate should be capable of translating complex technical information for nontechnical audiences and supporting audits, supplier qualification and certification activities.
- Good judgement, initiative, and independence, with the ability to manage delegated responsibilities, balance competing priorities, and deliver high quality engineering outcomes across acquisition, sustainment, and certification activities.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, safe engineering practice, and disciplined technical governance, including adherence to safety delegations, engineering policies, and design control procedures.
- Experience in project support, contractor coordination or engineering assurance—including reviewing technical specifications, supporting test and evaluation, assessing concessions or deviations, and contributing to safety case or authorisation activities—is highly desirable.
Infrastructure Engineer
Our ideal candidate is an adaptable, outcomes driven engineer with strong infrastructure planning and delivery experience.
They will demonstrate:
- Technical competence in infrastructure engineering, such as civil, structural, mechanical or multi disciplinary infrastructure systems.
- Strong analytical and problem solving capability, with the ability to assess risks, interpret data and apply engineering principles to inform decisions.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, including engaging with stakeholders, contractors and technical specialists.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities in a complex project environment.
- Experience contributing to project governance, preparing technical documentation and supporting asset management or planning activities.
- A proactive approach to innovation, safety and continuous improvement, supporting organisational capability and performance.
Application Closing Date: Tuesday 7 April 2026
For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASA/01449/26 on
https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=A25C5546-2B51-36C7-6D1E-ECBFF0E17076