Engineering Professional Electronics/Electrical

The Role

As an Electrical Engineer in the Collins Submarine Program, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of Australia’s submarine capability. This position is an opportunity to work at the forefront of naval technology, supporting some of the most complex platforms in service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting technical risk assessments to ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of submarine AC/DC power systems, high-power propulsion systems, power generation, conversion, and distribution networks, and associated control systems.
• Oversight of the Collins Life of Type Extension (LOTE) program, contributing to strategic decisions that extend the operational life of the fleet.
• Engineering assessments of design changes, covering everything from high-power propulsion systems to power conversion and distribution, control and monitoring systems, and combat systems.
• Supporting upgrade and sustainment projects, ensuring the latest technology is implemented safely and effectively.
• Evaluating and providing advice on in-service defects, applying innovative solutions to maintain operational effectiveness under challenging conditions.

This role is suited to Electrical Engineers with experience in power systems, propulsion, drives, or control systems, and is also open to Electronic Engineers with a strong foundation in control or embedded systems who are seeking to transition into higher-power electrical engineering applications.

This role offers a blend of problem-solving, engineering analysis, strategic involvement, and operational support, making it ideal for engineers who thrive on complexity and impact. You’ll be part of a team that ensures Australia’s submarines remain safe, effective, and ready for the future.

This role has been identified as requiring access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) controlled technologies. The ITAR is United States (US) law that controls the manufacture, sale, use and access of defence and military end-use articles on the United States Munitions List. It is the policy of the US to deny exports of ITAR controlled technologies to proscribed countries. This may also apply to access by persons who hold or have held a citizenship, or current permanent residency, of said countries. Defence utilises workforce mechanisms to mitigate these restrictions, which will require applicants provide details of all current citizenships and permanent residencies, as well as previously held citizenships. Defence collects citizenship details to confirm an applicant’s eligibility for the role and to maintain compliance with international obligations

This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.

About our Team

The Collins Submarine Program within the Naval Shipbuilding & Sustainment Group (NSSG) is responsible for the maintenance and programmed upgrade of Australia’s Collins Class submarines. The Program works in partnership with the Royal Australian Navy and Industry to deliver the strategic submarine capability to the nation. You will have access to generous and attractive working conditions as an Australian Public Servant in Defence.

Working for Defence will support you in balancing work life with family and other priorities. You can access a variety of flexible working arrangements, including part-time work, occasionally working from home and working hours that are not always nine to five. Information on Defence employees’ working conditions, including an attractive remuneration package that may respond to industry variations and a generous superannuation contribution (15.4%), can be sourced from the Defence Enterprise Agreement.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Perform critical and complex engineering activities and provide advice in the field of electronics-electrical engineering under broad direction.
• Apply engineering knowledge and experience to identify issues and uncertainties and take these into account in planning, decision making and priority setting.
• Demonstrate electronics-electrical engineering knowledge and provide advice and recommendations on the development of advancements to established engineering principles, techniques, methods and regulations.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with team members, actively participate in team work and motivate and mentor developing engineers.
• Tailor communication style and language to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assess technical and design packages including scoping, planning, reviewing, provide recommendations and contribute to the implementation of actions.
• Manage workflows, resources, prepare work area and team plans detailing measurable milestones and expected outcomes.

Mandatory Qualifications:

This engineering position requires a Bachelor of Engineering from an Australian institution, or a qualification gained elsewhere, that satisfies the requirements of the Washington Accord for recognition as a Professional Engineer.

Application Closing Date: 11:30pm Sunday 28 June 2026

For further information please review the job information pack, reference NSSG/02953/26 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=FB334B66-79A8-9CB4-A9E1-ECF329352C09