Principal Mechanical Engineer

About the role

ASC is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join its Whole of Boat Integration & Performance team. This senior position provides technical authority across complex submarine systems and integration activities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering authority across complex submarine engineering activities and assess system interfaces.
• Lead multidisciplinary technical investigations, engineering assessments, and support defect investigations and root‑cause analysis.
• Review and approve mechanical designs, calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
• Provide technical direction across design, integration, certification and engineering assurance while balancing safety, performance, cost and schedule.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant experience in highly integrated engineering environments, preferably with submarines or similar platforms.
• Professional recognition such as CPEng or equivalent.
• Australian citizenship and eligibility for Defence security clearance and ITAR compliance.

Required skills

• Mechanical systems, structures, equipment and system interfaces.
• Technical assurance, engineering risk, configuration and governance.
• Stakeholder engagement and technical communication.