AUKUS Technical/Engineering Professionals; Engineer
San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92189, USA
Listed on 2026-10-23
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering
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Requisition Number:29071
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type:
Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range:$-$
Security Clearance:
Ability to Obtain
Level of
Experience:
Senior
Employee Referral Amount:$3,000.00
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 C5
ISR, 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’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies
HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:
- Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
- Build Relationships
– Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships. - Take Ownership
– Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results. - Customer First
– Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners. - Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
- Act with Urgency
– Make informed decisions and move with purpose.
These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies.
Who we areHII Australia
- Experienced Technical / Engineering Professionals
- Once-in-a-generation opportunity to accelerate Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine capability
- International Mobility opportunities – US to Australia (various locations)
Defence giants HII has formed a ground-breaking joint venture to accelerate the development of critical capability for the once-in-a-generation AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine program. HII-Australia combines world-leading nuclear submarine and shipbuilding experience from Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Our primary locations are Canberra - ACT, Henderson - WA and Adelaide - SA
, however roles are open to any Australian location.
Key Responsibilities
Ideally, you will have demonstrated extensive engineering / technical delivery experience within the nuclear industry. You enjoy collaborating in a harmonious team environment with a passion for coaching, mentoring and skills development and exemplify a nuclear mindset.
What you need to have:- 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent qualification.
- Extensive experience in any of the following areas of engineering within the nuclear industry:
- Submarine Plant Operations and Maintenance.
- Nuclear infrastructure delivery from concept design to active commissioning.
- Safety case definition, production, and substantiation.
- Health Physics / Radiological Protection / Supervision.
- Environmental monitoring.
- Be willing to live and work overseas in Australia for between 3 months and 3 years, depending on the role.
- Ability to obtain an appropriate Australian Visa.
- Ability to hold and maintain a US-based Defence Security Clearance.
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