AUKUS Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Position: AUKUS Principal Manufacturing Engineer - 29068
Requisition Number: 29068  Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt 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 TechnologiesHII’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.

SummaryHII-Australia is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join the team! This position will be located in Henderson (Perth), Western Australia.

Drive the uplift of Australia’s defence manufacturing capability through high‑stakes supplier audits and maturity assessments. Influence program outcomes by applying deep technical judgement across investigations, risk assessments and assurance activities.

Extensive experience within the US or UK Naval Nuclear enterprise, applying technical or engineering expertise in high‑integrity, safety‑critical environments.

Deep working knowledge of MILSPECs and NAVSEA requirements, including SUBSAFE and nuclear‑classified component standards.

Proven subject‑matter expertise in nuclear‑related manufacturing disciplines such as weld engineering, machining, forging/casting and advanced manufacturing processes.

About you:

You are a seasoned engineering or manufacturing professional who thrives in complex, high‑accountability environments where technical excellence and disciplined execution matter. You bring a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, supplier capability and engineering governance, and you know how to apply that knowledge to real‑world challenges with clarity, confidence and sound judgement.

You are comfortable leading supplier assessments, guiding corrective action programs and shaping the maturity of supply chains through rigorous assessment, coaching and continuous improvement. You have a natural ability to mentor others, share knowledge and elevate the capability of the people around you. You take pride in being a trusted technical authority who can interpret standards, assess risk and make informed decisions across the engineering lifecycle.

You communicate with transparency and respect, building strong working relationships across teams, suppliers and stakeholders. You are motivated by purpose and aligned to values that emphasise integrity, accountability, safety and excellence. You understand the importance of a…