Have you always wanted to work overseas? Are you looking to expand your career with the opportunity to receive world-class training?
An exciting career awaits you at ASC, Australia's submarine company - the sustainer of Australia's conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines in the AUKUS partnership. To deliver on this new and exciting work, we are seeking skilled trades individuals to undertake long-term, world-leading training in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, U.S.
We have various Electrical placements available in March 2027 and April 2027 and will be between 14 to 16 months in duration.
Electrician Responsibilities;
- Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems by testing, troubleshooting, and modifying circuits and components. Operate and calibrate precision test equipment, analyse signals and waveforms, interpret technical documentation, and maintain accurate calibration and certification records to meet strict tolerances.
Electronics Technician Responsibilities;
- Maintain and repair communications and sensor systems across RF, microwave, radar, sonar, and fibre‑optic platforms, diagnosing faults, servicing components and cabling, and testing antenna and RF systems to ensure reliable operation in harsh environments.
Eligibility Criteria
The successful applicant must possess:
- Australian Citizenship
- Minimum an Australian Credited Certificate III Electronics and Communications, Electrotechnology or equivalent
- Unrestricted WA Electrical license (mandatory)
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role
- Experience in the maintenance and repair of PLCs, circuit cards, control circuitry
- An ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 defence clearance
Additional Details
During deployment,
you will receive on the job training combined with instructor led classroom training. This training program and work is carried out in accordance with company and US Navy processes and procedures. At the completion of your deployment, you will return to Western Australia (WA) to carry out the planning, management, and in-water maintenance activities on the United States Navy Virginia Class Submarines. Repatriation to WA is non-negotiable, so please consider this when applying.
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.
Please note: This is a Civilian role and recruitment processes will differ from those undertaken in Active Service Defence recruitment.
Benefits
We’re here to support you prior to departing for the US and when you are overseas. As an ASC employee working in the US, you will have access to a host of great benefits:
- Be paid to work, train, and live in the United States
- Work on US Virginia Class nuclear-powered submarines and learn cutting-edge nuclear technology
- Have access to benefits and entitlements to support relocation and your time living and working in the US (such as cost of living allowances, housing assistance, family assistance)
- Return home to a secure job with ASC in the future nuclear-powered submarine program
- Access to ASC’s extensive employment benefits
Next Steps
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to organise a phone call for a further discussion to the prospect.
Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.
📌 Electrician - US Deployments (Perth)
🏢 Asc
📍 Perth