The Role

The acquisition of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and transformative endeavour for Australia. The whole-of-nation effort to safely and securely deliver the cutting edge nuclear-powered submarine program will transform Australia’s economic and national security landscape for decades to come.

The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) technical authorities provide for the design, development, maintenance and operation of the nuclear-powered submarine fleet.

As an APS 6 Signature Program Analyst, you will contribute to technical governance of submarine stealth and signature management.

Responsibilities may include:

• Investigating Signature concepts
• Analysing and reporting on Signature defects and requirements to assist in the development and implementation of recommendations and advice
• Assisting in the delivery and management of specifications and resources in support of ASA objectives

About our Team

The Platform Systems Branch of the Australian Submarine Agency Engineering and Technical Division works to assure and evolve the non-nuclear platform system engineering capabilities that will underpin the safe, stealthy, effective and enduring sovereign operation of Australia’s nuclear powered submarines.

Our branch is responsible for the technical governance, safety certification and OQE development for Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine capability through managing a wide spectrum of specialist technical functions, including naval architecture, transverse systems integration, and stealth management.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are a dynamic organisation seeking employees who are agile, innovative and energised by high-paced work. We are seeking highly motivated and collaborative minded people who will have the opportunity to contribute to a once in a lifetime program.

Our ideal candidates will bring the following attributes and skills to the role:

• Contributes expertise and technical knowledge in support of planning, program and project management
• Manages relationships with stakeholders to achieve work area and agency goals
• Demonstrates clear, concise and effective communication skills
• Shows initiative and a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Capable of working independently, exercising sound judgement with a level of autonomy and accountability to deliver outcomes
• Commitment to understand and uphold the ASA’s vision, mission, and business objectives
• Experience in Defence or maritime environments is preferred, but not essential

Application Closing Date: Sunday 28 June 2026

For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASA/03264/26 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=845E4696-83F1-3B7C-9171-ED04DA28C191