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Business description:

Our company designs, develops, maintains and evolves a variety of Electronic Warfare and Sonar products for use by the Australian Defence Force across maritime, air and land platforms.

These integrated system solutions are designed and developed in Adelaide, Australia and are comprised of a combination of analog and RF electronics, high technology circuit cards (high speed analog to digital conversion, CPU, GPU and FPGA based processing), and custom FPGA firmware, embedded and application software.

Our project teams comprise a mix of software, firmware (FPGA), electronic, systems and specialist engineers.

Projects / tasks:

The successful intern(s) will be given exposure to a range of projects and tasks covering design, development, integration, and testing that will be selected based on their education and interest areas.

Tasks will be aligned with a formal Defence program and will contribute to a current or future capability. As part of their task the Intern will be embedded within project teams and exposed to the workings of the larger program to help with understanding the assigned task, the application of their craft in industry, the formal Defence engineering process, and the operation of the Defence industry in general.

The following tasks are being proposed for intern involvement:

RFSoC RF Stimulator: development of a radar environment generator using RF System On Chip (RFSoC) and FPGA technology. Suit electronic engineer with interest in RF, DSP and FPGA development (VHDL).
RF Prototyping: prototyping and evaluation of RF processing cards using rapid prototyping modules. Suit electronic engineer with an interest in analog and RF electronics.
Automated SW Testing: development of automated SW testing of a military system using Robot Framework. Suit computer science or software engineer with an interest in formal testing of military systems.
Support Tool Set Improvements: expansion of toolchain automation to support SW development from build through to system deployment; and enhancement of team collaboration and automation using chatbots. Suit computer science or software engineer with an interest in DevOps and collaborative/team development of software in a Defence environment.

Technical skills:

Computer Science/Software Engineering candidates will have a knowledge of object oriented programming principles and the software development lifecycle. Familiarity with languages such as C, C++, Java and Python; Linux and Windows operating systems; SW build tools and version control, and Agile development techniques is an advantage.

Electronic Engineering candidates will have an interest in in one or more of the following areas: Radio Frequency (RF) and analog systems, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA)/Programmable Logic. Knowledge of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle is an advantage.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Candidate should have good communication skills, be capable of working both alone and within a team, and have sufficient initiative to work independently/autonomously.

Those with an interest in technology outside of their studies (eg. personal projects/hobbies involving electronics and/or software, involvement in technology clubs and programs etc) are highly regarded.

Mature age applicants and those having prior exposure to Defence (eg. ex-ADF) are encouraged to apply.

Local candidates are preferred to improve the prospect of employment following placement.

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:

Clear description of roles and responsibilities, project scope, timelines and constraints.
Clear expectations on goals
Regular meets with Manager to discuss progress, challenges and upcoming tasks
Ongoing discussion regarding any specific skills that applicant wishes to develop, and adjusting goals to align where possible
Provide an accessible, approachable and supportive environment between the successful applicant and key staff
Informal discussion / mentoring with focus on career goals for the successful applicant

Business description:

We are an Australian based engineering and manufacturing organisation, developing and manufacturing batteries for submarine platforms locally and across the world. This opportunity sits in our New Technologies space which is more of a new technologies and R&D business rather than traditional lead-acid submarine battery application.

Projects / tasks:

General engineering activities across a range of projects.

Technical skills:

Electrical/Electronic Hardware, Software, CAN protocol, Battery Management Systems.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Reliable, trustworthy. An interest in new technologies would be beneficial.

Business description:

Our company delivers above the line and below the line solutions. We specialise in creating integrated project and product teams for clients in a range of markets, by assisting companies integrate digital platforms into their business to foster and promote collaboration.

Projects / tasks:

Innovation Projects – The intern would be participating in developing technologies for design projects within small agile teams. This would include tasking such as:

Research
Software development
3-D modelling and printing
Prototype development
Technical documentation
Participation in technical and design reviews
Participation in client meetings

Technical skills:

This depends on the intern’s engineering specialty but could include:

Software coding
2d and 3d CAD modelling
Systems engineering
Mechanical and/or electrical design

Intern interpersonal qualities:

High level of communication skills are desirable with an ability to work in a team and willingness to learn.

Business description:

The company is a technology leader in digital supply chain, robotics and engineering. With a focus on Sense & Respond Logistics, we look to improve efficiencies in Reload, Rearm and Resupply activities for Defence and commercial industry.

The company offers project management, engineering, integrated logistics support (ILS) and product development across a variety of technologies and domains.

The company’s aim is to develop innovative solutions for the next generation supply chain.

Projects / tasks:

Autonomous Munitions Handling:

Mechatronic modification of an automated conveyor to increase (mock) ammunition load storage capacity
Development of AI and machine learning suites (e.g., neural networks, training algorithms, data science, point cloud manipulation) for computer vision and perception systems applications
System requirements writing and management of testing for verification and validation of design
Design of proposed new ammunition packaging for use with robotic manipulators
Integration of robotic controller for manipulation of end-effectors and robotic arms
Product solution evaluation and procurement
Involvement with end-to-end robotic design and integration

Autonomous Resupply Vehicle:

Integration of multiple systems on a future autonomous ARV (ammunition resupply vehicle)
Working with emerging robotic technology and design
Design of proposed new ammunition packaging for use with ARVs

Technical skills:

CAD programming preferably SolidWorks)
Programming exposure (preferably Python/C++)
Web development (JavaScript/HTML/CSS)
MS Office based programs & report writing
Basic understanding of electrical/mechanical systems and design

Intern interpersonal qualities:

The intern needs to have a passion for technology and be naturally curious. They will be willing to learn and enjoy solving problems with technology.

Business description:

SPS repairs power supplies for Defence, Avionics, telecommunications, mining, broadcasting, medical,and general industry. The work involves highly skilled problem solving of electrical circuit boards within the power supply.

Projects / tasks:

Power supplies (PSU) exist in every aspect of our lives, from phone chargers to power stations. Our company repairs PSUs up to 50KW. PSUs range from small and simple to large and complex and everything in between. We are a specialist in the field of repair of our power supplies and we take pride in the knowledge and skill that our engineers have in efficiently determining the power supplies failure and making repair plans to economically repair the units. This needs a large variety of skills from understanding the electronics, problem solving, reverse engineering circuits to the practical skills of repair work, including quality soldering and mechanical aptitude.

Technical skills:

Flowcharting. Drawing of schematics is an advantage.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Interested in highly skilled, technical challenges with electronics and have the aptitude for problem solving with electronic circuit boards. Strong practical skills and enthusiasm/interest for electronic repair.

Business description:

We are a technology-driven company who has achieved worldwide success with its pipeline of deep-tech innovations that have aligned the company with growing new technologies around the world. Our products are found on everything from high-altitude pseudo-satellites, to 2000m below the sea, through to numerous scientific, Defence and industrial applications. Our interns will learn what is needed to be successful in the global high-tech design and manufacturing industries.

We have R&D, Production, Customer Support and Sales all under one roof. We are also unusual in that our Software and Hardware Directors are world-leading experts in their respective fields. Our intern will have day-to-day interactions and coaching with and by them and our multidisciplinary team, mentoring them on the standards that must be met to develop world-leading technologies.

We have a deep commitment to the development of our people, especially interns. We have now hired several outstanding individuals at the end of their internship and take tremendous pride in inculcating strong engineering values.

Projects / tasks:

Tasks involving development, manufacturing and operation of subsea navigation equipment and robotics.

Tasks involving the design, testing and manufacturing of inertial navigation systems and associated systems.

Tasks involving the design, test and manufacture of optical navigation systems.

Technical skills:

Tasks involving development, manufacturing and operation of subsea navigation equipment and robotics.

Tasks involving the design, testing and manufacturing of inertial navigation systems and associated systems.

Tasks involving the design, test and manufacture of optical navigation systems.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

For all of the possible roles we are looking for people that are passionate about robotics, automation and solving big problems.

For mechanical engineering opportunities:

An ideal intern would be passionate about mechanical engineering / mechatronics, hands on design (solidworks), hands on prototyping, documenting designs (drawings & specifications) and outcomes from development testing.
We match the work to the level of the intern but they must be excited about working in a R&D hardware team that designs Subsea products.

For mechatronic and electronic/electrical engineering opportunities:

An ideal intern would be passionate about electronics, hands on design, hands on prototyping using soldering irons, simulations circuits using LTSpice, designing circuits schematics and printed circuit boards with Altium.
We match the work to the level of the intern but they must be excited about working in a R&D hardware team that designs Subsea products.

For software engineering opportunities:

The main quality for the software team is a demonstrated hobby for anything software. It is usually illustrated by a Github profile with a couple of interesting. repositories. We are not looking for “tutorial” repositories (i.e. TODO app in React) but quirky projects developed for the sake of the beauty in software, technology, and/or problem-solving.

For embedded software engineering opportunities:

Applicants showing personal drive and an ambition to better themselves in embedded software development. This can be shown by personal projects, involvement in things like Robotics Clubs, Motorsport teams or other similar groups.

For optics/photonics engineering opportunities:

An ideal intern for the Photonics team will have a background in optics and photonics, and who is passionate about using lasers to measure things. An interest in telecommunications, optical fiber sensing, LiDAR, or interferometry is desirable.
Experience with modeling and simulations in Matlab, Python, Zemax, or C will be highly regarded. We employ a model-based design approach to photonic system development where computational models and simulations play an integral role.
The intern must be passionate about working with photonic and optical systems and should have experience working with conventional test and measurement hardware (e.g., oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.).

Business description:

Projects / tasks:

Tasks involving development, manufacturing and operation of subsea navigation equipment and robotics.

Tasks involving the design, testing and manufacturing of inertial navigation systems and associated systems.

Tasks involving the design, test and manufacture of optical navigation systems.

Technical skills:

Tasks involving development, manufacturing and operation of subsea navigation equipment and robotics.

Tasks involving the design, testing and manufacturing of inertial navigation systems and associated systems.

Tasks involving the design, test and manufacture of optical navigation systems.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

For all of the possible roles we are looking for people that are passionate about robotics, automation and solving big problems.

For mechanical engineering opportunities:

An ideal intern would be passionate about mechanical engineering / mechatronics, hands on design (solidworks), hands on prototyping, documenting designs (drawings & specifications) and outcomes from development testing.
We match the work to the level of the intern but they must be excited about working in a R&D hardware team that designs Subsea products.

For mechatronic and electronic/electrical engineering opportunities:

An ideal intern would be passionate about electronics, hands on design, hands on prototyping using soldering irons, simulations circuits using LTSpice, designing circuits schematics and printed circuit boards with Altium.
We match the work to the level of the intern but they must be excited about working in a R&D hardware team that designs Subsea products.

For software engineering opportunities:

The main quality for the software team is a demonstrated hobby for anything software. It is usually illustrated by a Github profile with a couple of interesting. repositories. We are not looking for “tutorial” repositories (i.e. TODO app in React) but quirky projects developed for the sake of the beauty in software, technology, and/or problem-solving.

For embedded software engineering opportunities:

Applicants showing personal drive and an ambition to better themselves in embedded software development. This can be shown by personal projects, involvement in things like Robotics Clubs, Motorsport teams or other similar groups.

For optics/photonics engineering opportunities:

An ideal intern for the Photonics team will have a background in optics and photonics, and who is passionate about using lasers to measure things. An interest in telecommunications, optical fiber sensing, LiDAR, or interferometry is desirable.
Experience with modeling and simulations in Matlab, Python, Zemax, or C will be highly regarded. We employ a model-based design approach to photonic system development where computational models and simulations play an integral role.
The intern must be passionate about working with photonic and optical systems and should have experience working with conventional test and measurement hardware (e.g., oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.).

Business description:

Projects / tasks:

Tasks involving development, manufacturing and operation of subsea navigation equipment and robotics.

Tasks involving the design, testing and manufacturing of inertial navigation systems and associated systems.

Tasks involving the design, test and manufacture of optical navigation systems.

Technical skills:

Tasks involving development, manufacturing and operation of subsea navigation equipment and robotics.

Tasks involving the design, testing and manufacturing of inertial navigation systems and associated systems.

Tasks involving the design, test and manufacture of optical navigation systems.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

For all of the possible roles we are looking for people that are passionate about robotics, automation and solving big problems.

For mechanical engineering opportunities:

An ideal intern would be passionate about mechanical engineering / mechatronics, hands on design (solidworks), hands on prototyping, documenting designs (drawings & specifications) and outcomes from development testing.
We match the work to the level of the intern but they must be excited about working in a R&D hardware team that designs Subsea products.

For mechatronic and electronic/electrical engineering opportunities:

An ideal intern would be passionate about electronics, hands on design, hands on prototyping using soldering irons, simulations circuits using LTSpice, designing circuits schematics and printed circuit boards with Altium.
We match the work to the level of the intern but they must be excited about working in a R&D hardware team that designs Subsea products.

For software engineering opportunities:

The main quality for the software team is a demonstrated hobby for anything software. It is usually illustrated by a Github profile with a couple of interesting. repositories. We are not looking for “tutorial” repositories (i.e. TODO app in React) but quirky projects developed for the sake of the beauty in software, technology, and/or problem-solving.

For embedded software engineering opportunities:

Applicants showing personal drive and an ambition to better themselves in embedded software development. This can be shown by personal projects, involvement in things like Robotics Clubs, Motorsport teams or other similar groups.

For optics/photonics engineering opportunities:

An ideal intern for the Photonics team will have a background in optics and photonics, and who is passionate about using lasers to measure things. An interest in telecommunications, optical fiber sensing, LiDAR, or interferometry is desirable.
Experience with modeling and simulations in Matlab, Python, Zemax, or C will be highly regarded. We employ a model-based design approach to photonic system development where computational models and simulations play an integral role.
The intern must be passionate about working with photonic and optical systems and should have experience working with conventional test and measurement hardware (e.g., oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.).

Business description:

Drone manufacturing company designing, manufacturing, integrating and flight testing powered-lift UAVs. We are an advanced manufacturing company based in Sydney, with all the in-house capabilities to provide full-service UAV solutions.

Projects / tasks:

Software development of autopilot PCB design and build
Designing components for 3D printing Installing avionics
Subsystem and system testing
Advanced manufacturing

Technical skills:

Mechatronics Engineering
Software engineering

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Good communication skills