Field Service Technician – Collins Class Submarines

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Field Service Technician to join Thales’ Scylla Maintenance Team supporting the Collins Class submarines. Based in Rockingham, WA, you will work alongside maintenance managers and other technicians to keep a wide range of electrical and IT equipment operating reliably on naval platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Perform fault diagnosis, repair and preventive maintenance on complex electrical, electronic and IT systems aboard submarines and at shipyards.
• Provide technical support for weapon and maritime systems within the Defence security framework.
• Manage time against scheduled activities and ensure compliance with third‑party requirements.
• Travel to interstate and international sites as required to support maintenance tasks.

Required profile

• Certificate IV in Electronics or equivalent electrical trade qualification.
• Australian citizenship with ability to obtain NV1 and ITAR clearance.
• Minimum 4 years experience in fault diagnosis, repair and maintenance of complex equipment.
• Proven record of adhering to quality‑assurance processes.
• Willingness to work in confined submarine spaces.

Required skills

• Electronics and electrical systems troubleshooting.
• Repair and maintenance of complex equipment and IT‑based platforms.
• Quality‑assurance procedures.

What we offer

• Industry‑aligned remuneration with vessel loading allowance.
• Potential on‑call allowance and short‑notice response bonus.
• Monthly RDO scheme and fitness‑passport discount.
• Employee discounts, modernised paid parental leave and veterans leave.
• Novated lease options and family support through Parents at Work.
• Personal and professional training development opportunities.