Julien Le Roux

Relocating to Australia | Director of Undersea Warfare & Strategic Leader | Accredited Engineering Manager (EA)

Greater Toulon Metropolitan Area

About

Senior French Navy Commander, undersea warfare expertise, now transitioning to contribute to maritime and defence capabilities. I bring extensive operational leadership experience acquired across the Indo-Pacific, including coordination with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), US Navy and multinational partners. I have commanded complex missions, managed high-performing teams and delivered advanced training programs in submarine operations and ASW. My recent roles include Director of Undersea Warfare, Deputy Director of the French Submarine Navigation & Nuclear-Propulsion School, and Chief of the Undersea Warfare Training Group. These positions have strengthened my expertise in capability development, high-fidelity training systems, operational governance, safety, and joint force integration. Engineers Australia accredited (Engineer Manager), I am now seeking opportunities within Australia’s maritime ecosystem, particularly in: Maritime training centres, simulation & capability development Operations support, program management Shipbuilding, sustainment and technical governance I bring a strategic mindset, multicultural leadership experience, and a deep understanding of undersea operations.

Experience

  • French Navy (16 yrs)
    • Director of Undersea Warfare – Mediterranean, National & International Areas
      Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

      - Strategic leadership over submarine operations, including joint maritime activities. - Expertise in seabed warfare, underwater domain awareness and tactical risk management. - Support to capability development and operational governance.

    • Deputy Director – Submarine Navigation & Nuclear-Propulsion School
      Jul 2023 - Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      - Leadership of nuclear-propulsion and submarine-navigation training for officers and engineers; managed 130 personnel. - Oversight high-integrity training, and qualification standards. - Experience coordinating with international defence partners. - Strong background in simulation systems, assessment frameworks, and training governance highly relevant for naval training centres.

    • Chief of Undersea Warfare Training Group
      Sep 2021 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

      - Directed advanced ASW and submarine training programs; designed operational curricula aligned with modern naval requirements. - Planned complex multi-domain exercises integrating ships, submarines, aircraft and joint assets. - Provided capability development insights applicable to undersea training pathways.