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Senior Structural Engineer - UK Deployments


Company : ASC


Location : Adelaide, South australia


Created : 2025-12-11


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Have you always wanted to work overseas? Are you interested in expanding your career with the opportunity to receive worldclass training? An exciting career awaits you at ASC! We have been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build conventionally armed, nuclearpowered submarines in Australia. To deliver on this new work, we are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to live, work and learn about building nuclearpowered submarines in Barrow, United Kingdom (UK). At the completion of your deployment, you will return to South Australia (SA) to carry out the build activities at the Osborne Shipyard. Placements are available for September2026 will be 24months in duration. Responsibilities Support the design and development of SSNAUKUS structural systems alongside the UK Stage 1 Structural Engineering Team Capture and document UK structural engineering practices, tools, and lessons learned for future application in Australia Participate in structural design reviews, technical workshops, and integration planning Liaise with UK engineers and stakeholders to understand system requirements, interfaces, and constraints Assist in the development of structural design documentation, models, and specifications Eligibility Criteria Bachelors degree in Structural, Mechanical, or Naval Architecture Engineering (or equivalent) Experience in structural design, analysis, or integration in complex engineering environments Exposure to finite element analysis (FEA) tools and structural modelling software Working knowledge of configuration and change management processes 3+ years'' experience (desirable) An ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 defence clearance and meet ITAR requirements Once deployed, you will be immersed into the processes and procedures required to construct the SSNAUKUS submarines in Australia. You will receive a tailored development plan, giving you exposure to worldclass submarine programs, and will undertake specific rotations whilst in Barrow to further enhance your capabilities in submarine design and build. At the end of your assignment, you will return to South Australia (SA) to carry out the planning, management and build activities on the SSNAUKUS Submarines at the Osborne Shipyard. Repatriation to SA is nonnegotiable, so please consider this when applying. Please note: This is a Civilian role and recruitment processes will differ from those undertaken in Active Service Defence recruitment. Next Steps Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to organise a phone call for a further discussion to the opportunity. Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately. Were here to support you prior to and whilst on assignment. As an ASC employee working overseas, you will have access to a variety of great benefits: Be paid to work, train, and live in the United Kingdom Work on worldclass nuclearpowered submarines and learn cuttingedge nuclear technology Have access to benefits and entitlements to support relocation and your time living and working overseas (such as costofliving allowances, housing assistance, family assistance) Return home to a secure job with ASC in the future nuclearpowered submarine program Access to ASCs extensive employment benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr