Mechanical / Structural Engineer

Mechanical / Structural Engineer

ASC is seeking a capable Mechanical / Structural Engineer to contribute to engineering activities within the Collins Class submarine program. This full-time, onsite role is located in Henderson.

ASC is Australia’s submarine company, responsible for building and sustaining the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, including their Life of Type Extension. ASC has also been selected to sustain and jointly build Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines, a significant national undertaking. Our work directly supports Australia’s national security, offering meaningful and rewarding career opportunities with flexibility for work-life balance.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Engineering Work Package Lead – Weapons and Hydraulics, you will provide discipline-specific engineering support across design and sustainment activities. Your focus will be on ensuring solutions are safe, practical, and suitable for implementation within a complex, safety-critical environment. This role involves contributing to engineering analysis, documentation, and technical decision-making, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, production, and project functions. You will gain experience in submarine systems and deliver high-quality engineering outcomes in a regulated, collaborative setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis, calculations, and modelling using established tools and engineering processes.
• Develop engineering documentation, including specifications, test procedures, reports, and technical artefacts.
• Interpret and apply design requirements to support maintenance and design activities.
• Conduct and support root cause analysis and investigation work.
• Participate in peer reviews of engineering outputs to ensure quality and compliance.
• Plan and prioritise assigned work to meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Provide support across multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, production, and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to risk and opportunity management activities within assigned work scope.
• Lead small, single-discipline tasks where required, under guidance from senior engineers.

About You

• Degree-qualified in Engineering with eligibility for professional membership (e.g., Engineers Australia).
• Experience or exposure to mechanical or structural analysis, design, or engineering in a relevant environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with the ability to work through structured engineering tasks.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a project environment.
• Understanding of engineering lifecycle, configuration management, safety, and sustainment principles.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
• Eligible for Defence security clearance and ITAR requirements.

Eligibility

This role necessitates a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining these clearances. Further information can be found on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Secure and long-term career opportunities.
• Flexibility over how, when, and where you work.
• 10 days additional leave annually.
• Generous parental leave.
• Subsidised childcare.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Volunteer leave.
• Paid reservist leave.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A diverse and supportive environment.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands.

About ASC

ASC has been Australia’s submarine builder and sustainer for over 35 years. We built the Collins Class submarines and now sustain the fleet in Osborne, South Australia, and Henderson, Western Australia. Supported by a predominantly Australian supply chain and a highly skilled workforce, ASC delivers submarine capability and availability to the Royal Australian Navy.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose. Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.