Signatures Engineer

We work in an environment that is interesting and meaningful. We are Australia’s submarine company and every day we are 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 will provide you with the opportunity to grow your career that offers flexibility and security to balance life and work. This is why working at ASC is like no other job. It is a deeper purpose that we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

Stealth is the defining characteristic of a submarine which provides the Collins Class Submarine (CCSM) with the potency to effectively complete the missions required of the Royal Australian Navy. Reporting to the Signatures Manager, you will utilise your noise and vibration expertise to maintain and enhance the stealth of the CCSM by delivering complex engineering activities across all ASC projects.

Integral to this role will be your excellent teamwork and communication skills showcasing your ability to work collaboratively with other engineering departments and the broader ASC team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and direction on submarine signatures performance, noise and vibration analysis, and design of equipment.
• Perform calculations and modelling using analytical, empirical and numerical techniques.
• Perform noise and vibration data collection, testing, analysis and reporting. This may include the assessment of system and equipment performance by trials at ASC, at equipment supplier’s premises and on-board submarines at sea.
• Develop, or assist in the development of documentation such as drawings, specifications, test and trials procedures (including safety assessments), concessions, engineering reports and work instructions.
• Investigate signatures defects and problems reported from submarines in service. Develop remedial and corrective designs and actions to overcome and prevent re-occurrence of these defects.
• Review or approve engineering solutions within your delegated Engineering Authority.
• Contribute to the CCSM Life of Type Extension, update and upgrade of systems, and in service support of the fleet.
• Provide Signatures Engineering advice to management and to other ASC departments as tasked.

 Skills & Experiences

• A relevant Engineering Degree or relevant Science Degree, and appropriate experience.
• Experience in noise and vibration control of machinery systems in the defence, marine or industrial environment.
• Experience with signature and/or noise and vibration measurement equipment and analysis tools (such as Bruel and Kjaer PULSE) is desirable.
• Experience with various engineering modelling tools (e.g. FEA, BEM, SEA) and software packages (e.g. Matlab, LabView, ANSYS) is desirable.
• Ability to recognise and set appropriate priorities and work standards.

Eligibility

This role requires Australian citizenship, 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.

Utilise your noise and vibration expertise to maintain and enhance the stealth of the Collins Class Submarines by delivering complex engineering activities across all ASC projects.