Business description:
Our company develops autonomous detection solutions for airborne search and surveillance applications with Defence and civil security organisations. Our core focus is software processing high resolution video in real-time, but our solutions now extend to include design and specification of custom hardware to add cameras, processing and locational hardware to manned and unmanned aircraft.
Projects / tasks:
Our company has a range of high priority technology exploration projects to investigate the application of deep learning and computer vision for surveillance purposes using a wide range of camera and compute platforms.
Technical skills:
Python, TensorFlow, Pytorch, C++, Convolutional Neural Networks
Intern interpersonal qualities:
Strong interest in Neural Networks & Computer Vision. Self-motivated, flexible, independent.
Business description:
MarIInE lab is a specialised research facility at the Australian Maritime College (AMC). It includes environmental, risk and safety academics and Centre of Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics students of AMC. This group is actively collaborating with national and internationally known researchers in the field. Also, it collaborates with the government and national and international shipping, defence, and offshore industry. Its research interest includes a wide range of theoretical and applied research activities mainly related to these industries.
Key areas of services available through the MarIInE lab include:
- Academic and commercial research on maritime Infrastructure Integrity and Environmental issues.
- Providing new knowledge to solve complex problems related to environmental, safety, reliability and risk engineering.
- Developing new technology to improve the safety and sustainability of shipping, offshore and onshore oil & gas, and mining operations.
Projects / tasks:
Project #1
The intern will investigate, consider and report on Autonomous Maritime System data management and workflows. Specifically, the internship will focus on how AMS data produced by the facilities’ operational AUVs/USVs can best be handled, stored and readily accessed.
Autonomous Maritime Systems, i.e. AUVs and USVs record large amounts of sensor and platform data. This data is both time and geo referenced. The creation of robust data workflows, systems and management processes can allow this data to be used to support operational as well as technical outcomes.
Equipment manufactures of AUV’s and USVs do not focus on post mission data handling and management systems. This is an area of interest to the AMC and also the Commonwealth as they continue to take up and employ AMS technologies.
A variety of design, coding, and testing tasks are required to bring this project to life. This project will extend on one undertaken by our company in support of the Commonwealth in Q2 2023.
Project #2
The intern will investigate, consider and report on Autonomous Maritime System cyber vulnerabilities. Specifically, the internship will focus on how AMS million plans and data produced by the facilities’ operational AUVs/USVs can best be handled, transmitted, stored and kept secure.
Autonomous Maritime Systems, i.e. AUVs and USVs rely on common technology stacks, though they may not receive software updates as frequently as desktop computers or servers. They are therefore potentially vulnerable to the malicious alteration of planned missions, reliable execution and post-mission data alteration, exfiltration or loss through cyber attacks.
Threat assessment is to include both the identification of vulnerabilities in the field and during pre and post-mission activities.
A variety of design, coding, and testing tasks are required to bring this project to life. This project area is a high priority for the AMSL research group and one that we are actively investigating.
Technical skills:
Project #1
Programming experience in Python or Matlab with a willingness to learn is required.
Experience with JSON, SQLite, or other data storage and communication standards are desirable. Familiarity with GIS applications, protocols, and standards are also valuable.
Programming experience in, C++, JavaScript, or HTML are desirable.
Project #2
Programming experience in Python or Matlab with a willingness to learn is required.
Familiarity with penetration testing, packet sniffing, MitM attacks, Wifi pineapples, denial of service, or acoustic modems are particularly desirable.
Knowledge of communication standards such as TCP/UDP and RS232, general networking, and software/hardware interfacing and experience with LINUX/OSX based computers would be beneficial.
Intern interpersonal qualities:
Strong communication skills are needed to work with the project leader and team of AUV/USV engineers to capture specifications, report on progress, manage issues and document developments/progress.
The candidate will need to work within a multi-disciplinary team from varying technical backgrounds.
Business description:
Our company is a growing Defence SME working with industry-leading simulation technology for the Australian Defence Force. Our team encompasses both integrated hardware and software engineers dedicated to developing virtual and mixed reality simulation products to provide enhanced training capability. Our company ensures that an intern will receive well-rounded exposure to all aspects of project development and delivery. We have had great success engaging with the DIIP program and the University of Newcastle’s Work Integrated Learning program for software and mechatronics engineering as well as computer science students. We have hosted several students to date, many of which we have gone onto employ on a full-time basis following their graduation.
Projects / tasks:
Project #1
This project aims to explore opportunities relating to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the context of simulation training software.
Working with the CTO and technical team, the intern will use current AI tools and workflows to develop and prototype AI systems that improve user and developer experience. Tasks will be based on the experience/skills of the intern and a collaborative discussion with the technical team, but may include:
- Intelligent Opponent Modeling
- Adaptive Scenario Generation
- Natural Language Processing
- Computer Vision and Image Processing
- Intelligent Tutoring and Assessment
- Predictive Analytics and Simulation Optimization
Project #2
The Intern/s will join the software team developing a network gateway translating information between Live military systems and simulated entities.
Technical skills:
Project # 1
C++, Python, Lua, Computer Graphics, OpenGL, 3D modelling, GIS, LangChain, ChatGPT.
Project #2
Java, C++, experience working with REST APIs, Networking
Intern interpersonal qualities:
An ideal intern is self-starting and motivated, coupled with being willing to work in a small team to use their analytics and problem-solving skill to solve engineering problems in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
A background or knowledge of Defence training environment and simulation software is a plus, but not essential.
Business description:
We design and manufacture the most affordable metal Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) process in the world. Our printers make metal parts the fastest way possible.
Projects / tasks:
Depending on the skills, projects include:
- Implement device management using Microsoft Endpoint solution to secure and implement security policies onto endpoint devices.
- Power BI setup and management
- Implement new endpoint protection solution and config the settings to ensure endpoints are protected from threats.
- Investigate how to enhance WIFI network security.
Technical skills:
Good knowledge of Microsoft 365 – Exchange Online Suite, Windows 10/11, Power BI.
Intern interpersonal qualities:
Whilst not expecting the person to know everything, we require him/her to be resourceful and motivated to learn. Able to communicate with non-technical users will be a plus.
Business description:
Design, prototype and productise innovative new technologies that support systems-testing and Defence training.
Includes uncrewed ground robots, projectile locating systems, thermal signature generation and many more.
Projects / tasks:
We currently have >10 mechanical / software / electronic projects that you can select from, or work with our engineering team to come up with your own.
The focus for each is on innovative technology that benefits the military training environment and is in line with our strategic direction. Due to the commercially sensitive nature of our work, the specific project titles can be discussed upon application.
Like all our innovations, your time at our headquarters will be exciting, relevant, cutting-edge, and provide you with valuable experience that you can apply practically to all engineering domains. Our team is dynamic, experienced and fun.
Technical skills:
SolidWorks, Altium Designer, C / C++ / C#, Python, Javascript, Arduino Studio, Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, Platform IO, Github
Intern interpersonal qualities:
Positive attitude, friendly, clear communicator, willingness to try new things, honest, reliable, adaptable, committed, punctual, creative thinker.
Business description:
Our company develops investigative tools and information management solutions for Defence, security and public safety organisations. We work collaboratively with users to build modern, easy to use and adaptable software including information discovery, federated search and investigations management solutions.
Projects / tasks:
The intern will participate and be mentored in software development and engineering within an Agile development environment to add new software features to our company software products and applications. Software features will be based on a product roadmap and customer requests, including investigation and implementation of new data analytics and intelligence analysis algorithms. The work will contribute directly to solutions delivered to end users. Tasks include software design, data analysis, implementation, testing and review as a valued member of our product team.
A key outcome for interns is that they learn valuable software engineering skills, best practice in software development and become passionate about building quality software and their own professional development.
Technical skills:
Software development with Java (or similar object-oriented languages), and experience with web front-end technologies and JavaScript frameworks such as React.js.
Familiarity and experience with virtualisation (e.g., docker), cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure) and database technologies (e.g., SQL) is desirable.
Familiarity and experience with data science or artificial intelligence tools, techniques and approaches also desirable.
Intern interpersonal qualities:
The ideal intern will be an enthusiastic team member and proactive, and one who enjoys solving problems and coding.
Our company also values those that are committed to learning and with good communication skills.
Business description:
Our company develops an engineering software called MADe (the Maintenance Aware Design environment).
MADe is a model-based engineering decision support solution that provides the integrated analyses required to conduct engineering risk management.
MADe digitizes RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety) and CBM (Condition-Based Maintenance) analysis to optimise the design and sustainment of complex, mission / safety-critical systems.
Projects / tasks:
Development of a software solution to monitor / analyze operational data required for system health assessment for sustainment (maintenance) optimization.
- Research and specification of defined techniques used in industry and develop workflows
- Conduct validation on sample data sets and outline results
Technical skills:
Strong mathematical background, Python, Machine Learning and/or Data Science experience. R & Julia languages favourable.
Intern interpersonal qualities:
Communication skills are important, rapid knowledge acquisition / application capability, preferably penultimate or final year students.
Business description:
Our company develops software to explore masses of digital data, gaining insights which are critical in protecting our communities. We were formed through a collaboration between Australia’s national security agencies and various research organisations. Purpose-built to address the highest priority use cases in the national security, law enforcement and Defence markets, our capabilities have been proven to deliver real value through increased productivity and actionable insights. Leading security agencies turn to us when they need risk-based analytics to answer investigative and intelligence challenges.
Projects / tasks:
The role will contribute to our company’s IT/Cyber roadmap, supporting, maintaining and improving the tools and processes we use to deliver Software-as-a-Service products to our customers efficiently and securely. We use a range of technologies to keep our team efficient, collaborating effectively and maintaining quality.
Typical tasks include e.g. security/threat scanning, risk assessments, access control improvements, process automation, cloud infrastructure management, network configuration/monitoring.
Technical skills:
Applicants must be undertaking a degree with a large technical component e.g. Software Engineering, Computer Science, IT. Final year students are preferred, as is a basic understanding of Software Development.
Intern interpersonal qualities:
We run a cross-functional, agile team, communicating daily and responding quickly to business requests. We’re looking for good communicators who work well in a team and are comfortable adapting to regular feedback and new requirements.
Business description:
Provision of software and services for the Condition Based Maintenance markets in Defence, Mining, and similar asset intensive industries and segments. Includes predictive maintenance software, inspection apps and supporting software tools
Projects / tasks:
Development of applications and systems to support mobile data capture of observed and measured environmental and equipment health information. Including geotagging, imagine review and annotation and offline capabilities. Applications to be delivered on Android and iOS devices and used by industrial customers in both remote connected and disconnected environments.
Development of applications and systems to process, review and analyze data captured by remote data capture system. Applications to include data validation and correction, review and annotation of documents as well as graphs and statistical and numerical analysis of data.
Creation of web service API to expose equipment health data suitable for integration into data warehouse and data lake environments. Project includes authentication and authorization processes as well as QoS and PCS considerations such as request rate limiting and traffic throttling and load balancing.
Technical skills:
- C# .NET framework
- Typescript, Javascript
- HTML/CSS
- Azure Devops, Docker
- AWS Cloud services (EC2, Cloudflare, S3, SQS, Lambdas)
Intern interpersonal qualities:
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Willingness to work as part of a team