Business description:
Our company is a systems engineering company providing purpose-designed logistics platforms, shelters and systems to multiple industries in Australia and abroad. Working on diverse and challenging projects, our focus is designing and fabricating innovative solutions to meet our customers’ unique requirements. Having delivered over A$120 million worth of projects in the defence, emergency services, mining and resources sectors, our past projects include the ISO 1C Flatracks and Cargo Gate Kits, the Container Roll-Out Warehousing System (CROWS™), transportable cyclone shelters, and reconfigurable modular training facilities.
As an intern with our company, you will be exposed to all aspects of the engineering process from specifications, scheduling and costing, to resolving engineering design and test issues, assessing and executing design changes and drawing releases. You will liaise with fabricators and suppliers in Australia and internationally, and learn the process of production documentation, test reports and FEA analysis.
Projects / tasks:
The intern will develop a well-rounded understanding and gain experience in mechanical design by working on projects that will be focused around our current and projected Defence projects.
Technical skills:
Solid works CAD program, MS Office based programs.
Intern interpersonal qualities:
Research skills, ability to identify the requirements of the task, report writing, ability to liaise effectively with other staff in both the Engineering and Manufacturing teams.
Business description:
Development of Software Systems for Command and Control of Electronic Radio Frequency Sensors and Systems.
Projects / tasks:
Integrated into an Agile Software Development team being part of the design and development of Electronic Warfare software capabilities. This project leverages Cloud Native Computing technologies, the student will be exposed to state-of-the-art and industry standard libraries and technologies
Technical skills:
Web development technologies (e.g. JavaScript, Angular, Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS and Java).
Intern interpersonal qualities:
Ability to work through problems autonomously and willingness to learn new packages/frameworks as required. Some experience with scientific computing is required, whether through coursework or personal learning.
Business description:
Our company is an advanced aerospace manufacturing, repair and overhaul company, committed to precision engineering, aircraft sustainment and additive manufacturing.
We combine engineering expertise and have a team of highly qualified experts, along with fully accredited manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities to deliver best value products and services, reducing life cycle costs whilst improving aircraft operational availability for our valued customers.
We provide engineering interns with a unique opportunity to gain experience in the range of technologies we use to effectively sustain Defence’s aerospace, maritime and land capabilities including:
- Design and implementation of precision manufacturing and maintenance tasks;
- Non-destructive testing;
- Corrosion protection and surface finishing;
- Design of traditional and Additive Material repairs including the state-of-the-art metallic repair techniques Cold Spray and Laser Additive Deposition.
Projects / tasks:
1. Design of tooling, fixtures and jigs to support the manufacture, processing & assembly of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter components. The project is part of our F-35 JSF manufacturing and maintenance program. The project involves observing the manual metallic processing of manufactured parts, and designing and implementing workflow processes and equipment which accelerate the schedule but without compromising safety or quality. The project feeds into our existing F-35 JSF manufacturing and maintenance program, and assures our ongoing competitiveness for future JSF export opportunities.
2. Design of component repairs and test fixtures to support the maintenance of the F/A-18 Hornet, MH60R Romeo, CH-47 Chinook and other Defence platforms. Rosebank Engineering is a global leader in the design and implementation of Additive Material (AM) repairs for the FA-18 Hornet. We are constantly seeking to reduce reliance on traditional repairs, and to increase our AM repair capabilities to include an additional range of components and structures. The project involves redesigning traditional repairs using AM technology. The project feeds into our existing F-18, CH-47 and MH-60R Romeo maintenance programs, and assures our ongoing competitiveness for future F-35 JSF and MH-60R Romeo maintenance export opportunities.
Technical skills:
Some CATIA or other CAD program experience is highly desirable.
Intern interpersonal qualities:
An intern that would thrive with Rosebank Engineering is an aspiring engineer with the following characteristics:
- Enthusiastic, curious and willing to get involved;
- Team player, but able to work autonomously on tasks;
- Maintain a focus on safety at all times; and
- Excited to explore Defence engineering as a possible career.
A mechanical, aerospace or materials engineering degree would be well suited to the work at our company. The ideal Engineering Intern is a person who seeks to understand new technologies and processes, and use that understanding to sustain and improve engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing performance.
Business description:
Our company is a long-standing Defence contractor, supporting key Defence aviation, maritime and land capabilities through our specialised engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, materials processing, and supply chain management functions. We are renowned for our key commitments to Defence, including:
- Manufacturing landing gear and hydraulic components for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program.
- Design and implementation of repairs for aircraft landing gear systems, and other aircraft functional components.
- Design and implementation of Supersonic Particle Deposition & Laser Additive Deposition (Additive Metal) repairs for aircraft landing gear systems.
At our Wingfield location, we provide engineering interns with a unique opportunity to gain experience in the range of technologies we use to effectively sustain Defence’s aerospace, maritime and land capabilities including:
- Non-destructive testing;
- Inorganic corrosion protection and surface treatment;
- Organic corrosion protection and surface finishing – Painting
- Monitor, analysis and maintenance of the special processing line.
Projects / tasks:
- Design of tooling, fixtures, masking aides and jigs.
- Establishing and maintaining ERP data and routings.
- Support of the facility through machine and chemical solution maintenance.
- Procurement of technical materials and resources.
Technical skills:
Some 3D CAD experience is highly desirable.
Intern interpersonal qualities:
An intern that would thrive with Rosebank is an aspiring Engineer with the following characteristics:
- Enthusiastic, curious and willing to get involved;
- Team player, but able to work autonomously on tasks;
- Maintain a focus on safety at all times; and
- Excited to explore Defence engineering as a possible career.
A mechanical, industrial or chemical engineering discipline would be well suited to the work at our company. The ideal Engineering Intern is a person who seeks to understand new technologies and processes, and use that understanding to sustain and improve engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing performance.
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.
OR
Tasks involving the design, testing and manufacturing of inertial navigation systems and associated systems.
OR
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.
OR
Tasks involving the design, testing and manufacturing of inertial navigation systems and associated systems.
OR
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:
Our company designs and manufactures maritime handling systems predominantly for defence application and in particular for Australia on the Collins Class Submarine. We look after the refurbishment, sustainment and upgrade of the MTS equipment within Australia.
Projects / tasks:
- Design of jigs and fixtures
- Problem resolution (Problem Reports)
- Developing engineering process documentation
- Reviewing Survey Reports
Technical skills:
- Basic CAD skills Problem solving skills
- Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel, Visio etc.) Good written and verbal communication skills
Intern interpersonal qualities:
- Working collaboratively in small teams Desire to solve problems
- Self-motivated
Business description:
Our company supplies innovative products and solutions in the Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare (ISREW) domain. We deliver projects using a tailored engineering process to meet demanding functional and performance requirements and client expectations. Central to our value proposition is our ability to work closely with our clients and blend Science and Technology (S&T), innovation and reliable engineering principles to ensure our solutions maintain the edge. Our background and pedigree in working with the Department of Defence has enabled us to establish a strong S&T capability across the aerospace, land and maritime domains.
Projects / tasks:
We are currently delivering a simulation project into Defence that allows for the analysis of behaviours, responses, and performance of humans under test in simulated battlefield scenarios. Interns will be working on a research and development project related closely to the simulation project. The outcome of this R&D project is to implement additional functionality within the system allowing for the analysis of human physiological attributes. Interns will be responsible for the research of human physiological attributes which can be measured and analysed, and the implementation, integration and testing of software and hardware within the system.
Technical skills:
- Software Development skills – C++/Python
- Software Engineering Principles – Design, Integration, Implementation, Test
- Operating Systems – Windows
Intern interpersonal qualities:
Demonstrated teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills coupled with a strong desire to learn.
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.
OR
Tasks involving the design, testing and manufacturing of inertial navigation systems and associated systems.
OR
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.
OR
Tasks involving the design, testing and manufacturing of inertial navigation systems and associated systems.
OR
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