Senior Infrastructure Engineer: SSN AUKUS Build Program

ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

The Senior Infrastructure Engineer will lead a team of engineers to develop and deliver the Infrastructure Functional Requirements (IFR) for the nuclear and maritime facilities to be delivered as part of the SSN‑AUKUS Submarine Construction Yard (SCY) in Osborne, SA. Working closely with Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI), the Senior Infrastructure Engineer ensures the IFR is integrated into the SCY’s design and construction and oversees assurance activities to verify accurate translation of requirements into the final, fit‑for‑purpose facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external stakeholder engagements to capture operational needs and translate them into Infrastructure Functional Requirements (IFR) for the SSN‑AUKUS Submarine Construction Yard.
• Develop and deliver functional requirements for all designated facilities to enable an efficient, fit‑for‑purpose submarine construction environment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the multidisciplinary Infrastructure Engineering Team, building capability across less experienced engineers.
• Contribute to schedule development, governance documentation, and configuration management processes using a Systems Engineering approach.
• Implement engineering tools (e.g., AutoCAD, DOORS) and develop templates and toolsets to support efficient scope management and technical documentation delivery.
• Develop and execute assurance procedures, including verification, validation, design reviews, and site inspections across design and construction stages.
• Provide practical, risk‑balanced technical advice to internal and external stakeholders on infrastructure solutions aligned with program cost, schedule, and capability requirements.
• Support risk and opportunity management activities to address challenges in delivering complex submarine shipyard infrastructure.

About you

• Degree in Engineering with eligibility for membership of Engineers Australia (MIEAust) or equivalent professional body.
• Demonstrated experience managing and delivering technical projects in industrial manufacturing or construction, with experience in infrastructure design and construction project management; Defence shipbuilding experience highly regarded.
• Proven ability to project manage infrastructure or equipment projects across design, procurement, installation, and commissioning stages.
• Strong leadership skills with experience guiding multi-disciplinary technical teams in complex industrial settings.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles, requirements management, and configuration/change control processes.
• Proficiency in engineering toolsets (e.g., AutoCAD, DOORS) and intermediate MS Office skills.
• Demonstrated capability in project management disciplines including scope, schedule, cost, and risk management.
• International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) Regulations

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to a NV1 level. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
• 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

About ASC

ASC’s 2,400-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. Established in 1985, the company’s work on Australia’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.