Design Technologies Engineer

We work in an environment that is interesting and meaningful. We’re Australia’s submarine company, and every day we’re supporting the Royal Australian Navy to protect Australia’s national security and to bring its submariners home safely.

If you are looking for a role that makes a difference, we’ll provide you with the opportunity to grow your career that offers flexibility and security to balance life and work. It’s why working at ASC is like no other job. It’s a deeper purpose that we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Design Technologies Specialist the Software Engineer/ Design Technologies Engineer will have experience as a CAD Administrator, Engineering and Design Systems Coordinator, Application Specialist, or Designer.  The role will be responsible for supporting the engineering and design tool capability for the Collins Class Submarine program.

This role is a Full-time Permanent position, based in Osborne SA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support multiple engineering and design systems including: 
• Providing training and guidance to the engineering and design team. 
• Coordinating and managing licensing for multiple applications across several networks. 
• Developing and improving engineering and design applications and processes. 
• Maintaining relationships with and coordinating support from software vendors. 
• Administer the operation and security of an engineering and design network. 
• Support the evaluation, selection, justification and implementation of engineering and design software / hardware. 
• Collaborate with the IT team on behalf of the engineering and design team to ensure effective support. 
• Work well within a small team, manage priorities and take ownership of a wide variety of tasks. 
• Engage and communicate effectively with a wide variety of team members in the engineering and design department. 

About you 

• Degree in Engineering, IT or an equivalent qualification is highly advantageous. 
• Proven ability to use, support and configure engineering and design systems. 
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD systems e.g. (Autodesk AutoCAD and Inventor, AVEVA Marine / PDMS / E3D) is highly desirable. 
• Exposure to engineering analysis tools will be highly regarded. 
• Proven ability to perform systems administration of hardware, software and computer networks. 
• Experience with Oracle, MS SQL, or similar is highly desirable. 
• Experience with VMWare and Windows Server will be highly regarded. 
• Proven ability to perform software development / scripting in various programming languages. 
• Familiarity with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and/or PDM (Product Data Management) tools and procedures. 

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and an ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.

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.
• Up to 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 has served as Australia’s submarine builder and sustainer for over 35 years. ASC built the Collins Class submarines and now sustains the fleet in Osborne, South Australia and in Henderson, Western Australia. Supported by its predominantly Australian supply chain and a highly skilled workforce, we deliver 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.