Requisition Number: 29281

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $122,042.00 - $150,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Senior

Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

- Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
- Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
- Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
- Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
- Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
- Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

Summary

HII - Australia is seeking a Regulatory / Safety / Assurance Integration Lead to join the team! This opportunity will be based out of Canberra, Australia . This position ensures sustainment activities are aligned with safety, certification, and regulatory requirements, integrating assurance considerations into planning and execution within a high-consequence environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Integrate safety case, certification, and sustainment activities.
- Interface with Engineering Authority, NSSG, and regulators.
- Ensure planning aligns with configuration baselines and safety constraints.
- Support development of nuclear-relevant assurance frameworks.
- Identify and elevate safety and certification risks early.

What You Need To Have

- 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
- 10+ years in nuclear safety, certification, or regulatory environments.
- Direct exposure to US Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP)



or equivalent nuclear governance frameworks.
- Experience integrating:
- Safety cases.
- Certification processes.
- Sustainment planning.

- Strong understanding of:

- Configuration control.
- Nuclear regulatory compliance.
- High-consequence risk management.

- Ability to interface with engineering authorities and regulators.

Bonus Points For

- Experience with Virginia-class or other US SSN safety assurance frameworks.
- Prior engagement with:
- NAVSEA 02/05/07/08 (Naval Reactors).
- Nuclear certification authorities.

- Experience building assurance frameworks for recent or transitioning programs.
- Formal qualifications in nuclear engineering, safety engineering, or risk management.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that is right for you.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future.



We offer competitive benefits such as:

- best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
- wellness resources
- employee assistance programs
- Savings Plan Options (401(k))
- financial planning tools
- life insurance
- employee discounts
- paid holidays
- paid time off
- tuition reimbursement
- early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call for assistance.

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📌 Regulatory / Safety / Assurance Integration Lead (Mission Assurance 4) - 29281 (Canberra)
🏢 Mission Technologies, a division of HII
📍 Canberra