AUKUS Regulatory / Safety / Assurance Integration Manager ($25K Sign on Bonus) - 30715

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Date: Oct 15, 2026

Location: Canberra, AUS, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 30715  

Required Travel: 0 - 10% 

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $160,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret 

Level of Experience: Mid 

Employee Referral Amount: $5,500.00

 

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 C5ISR, 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.

 

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072 

 

🇦🇺 TAKE YOUR CAREER DOWN UNDER - Help Shape the Future of Global Security on the Historic AUKUS Program 

Ready to make the biggest move of your career? HII - Australia is looking for experienced US talent to lead critical submarine sustainment and transition work under the landmark AUKUS partnership. We’ll make the move worth it:

 

  • $25,000 sign-on bonus
  • Full relocation benefit to get you and your family settled in Canberra
  • 15% pay differential on top of your base salary

 

Trade your commute for coastal-country living, and take on work that matters on a program that will define allied defense for decades!

Summary

HII - Australia is seeking a Regulatory / Safety / Assurance Integration Manager 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.

What You Will Do

  • 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 escalate safety and certification risks early.

What You Must Have

  • Customer is seeking 10 years experience 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.
  • Must have had an Active Secret (or higher) Security Clearance within the last 2 years.
  • 6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience.

Preferred Requirements

  • 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.

Physical Requirements

May be required to visit job site in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level.

 

Benefits
We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

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.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
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.

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.