Regulatory​/Safety​/Assurance Integration Lead; Mission Assurance

Location: Canberra, AUS, Virginia, United States

Requisition Number: 29281

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $-$

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of

Experience:

Senior

HII - Australia is seeking a Regulatory / Safety / Assurance Integration Lead to join the team! This opportunity will be based out of Canberra, Australia. This position ensures sustainment activities are aligned with safety, certification, and regulatory requirements, integrating assurance considerations into planning and execution within a high-consequence environment.

• Integrate safety case, certification, and sustainment activities.
• Interface with Engineering Authority, NSSG, and regulators.
• Ensure planning aligns with configuration baselines and safety constraints.
• Support development of nuclear-relevant assurance frameworks.
• Identify and elevate safety and certification risks early.

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• 10+ years in nuclear safety, certification, or regulatory environments.
• Direct exposure to US Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) or equivalent nuclear governance frameworks.
• Experience integrating:
  • Safety cases.
  • Certification processes.
  • Sustainment planning.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Configuration control.
  • Nuclear regulatory compliance.
  • High‑consequence risk management.
• Ability to interface with engineering authorities and regulators.
• Experience with Virginia‑class or other US SSN safety assurance frameworks.
• Prior engagement with:
  • NAVSEA 02/05/07/08 (Naval Reactors).
  • Nuclear certification authorities.
• Experience building assurance frameworks for new or transitioning programs.
• Formal qualifications in nuclear engineering, safety engineering, or risk management.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.