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:

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:

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:

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:

1. Design and implementation of precision manufacturing and maintenance tasks;
2. Non-destructive testing;
3. Corrosion protection and surface finishing;
4. 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:

1. Manufacturing landing gear and hydraulic components for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program.
2. Design and implementation of repairs for aircraft landing gear systems, and other aircraft functional components.
3. 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:

1. Non-destructive testing;
2. Inorganic corrosion protection and surface treatment;
3. Organic corrosion protection and surface finishing – Painting
4. Monitor, analysis and maintenance of the special processing line.

Projects / tasks:

1. Design of tooling, fixtures, masking aides and jigs.
2. Establishing and maintaining ERP data and routings.
3. Support of the facility through machine and chemical solution maintenance.
4. 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:

We work with projects from inception through to commercialisation of our products. We are responsible for producing designs that guide our manufacturing process to achieve a quality product.

Projects / tasks:

Electronics design, assembly and testing, loom design and testing, software development and testing, vehicle testing and documentation writing.

Technical skills:

Basic understanding of electrical principles and programming experience. Hands-on skills such as soldering, cabling and mechanical assembly would be helpful but not a deal-breaker. Ideally mechatronics/electrical/software engineering student.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Have a willingness to learn and participate in projects with a positive attitude. Works well in a team environment but also independently. Be a problem solver and have the ability to accept and learn from team communication.

Business description:

Our company is a venture-backed rocket company based in Qld, Australia that is developing new launch vehicles and satellites powered by lower-cost hybrid propulsion technologies.

Projects / tasks:

There are a wide range of workplans available from working on the integration, testing, development and verification of Avionics, Software, Electrical and GNC for rocket operations, to ground software initiatives for our launch site, to calibration for our G-Sat, to mechanical ground support for the design and running of rockets and working in manufacturing to support the Mechanical Department, in accordance with ethical, and legislative frameworks.

Technical skills:

Depending on the task, the interns’ skills would vary. It would be an expectation that each candidate possesses a:

• Be in their final year of study or recently completed their studies
• Capacity to read, understand and follow internal policies and legislative requirements
• Capacity to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Familiarity with generic IT systems with the ability to be able to find or research information as required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in its highest regard
• Confidence to evaluate projects and make recommendations as seen fit

However pursuant to each area, the intern would also be required and expected to possess some of the technical skills relevant to their area:

Launch Operations- Ground Systems Software

• • Willingness to learn about test systems, functional testing, and performance testing
  • Willingness to learn about software, hardware, and systems engineering
  • Capacity to work through challenges and failures in the product testing process

Mechanical- Mechanical/Mechatronic & Sub-orbital- Mechanical & GSAT

• • Willingness to learn on how to collect appropriate requirements for use in design of rocket development
  • Ability to understand how to develop a conceptual design and modelling
  • Engineering analysis skills
  • Understanding of how to interpret PDR deliverables
  • Exposure to the production of drawings suitable for manufacturing
  • Understanding of how design choices may affect construction processes
  • Willingness to learn about manufacturing including supply chain and logistics for projects and manufacturability assessments
  • Willingness to learn how to operate mechanical ground support equipment in support of integration activities

Mission Management- Mechanical

• • Basic research skills
  • Ability to employ critical thinking
  • Willingness to learn about Mechanical design tools, processes and systems including CAD
  • Engineering analysis skills
  • Ability to read and interpret varied reports
  • Effective communication skills for the purpose of developing relationships with varied persons

SEGA- Avionics/ Electrical & SEGA- Software/GNC & Mission Management- Avionics/ GNC

• • Willingness to learn about test systems, functional testing, and performance testing
  • Willingness to learn project planning systems, modelling and simulation tools
  • Willingness to learn about software, hardware, and systems engineering
  • Capacity to work through challenges and failures in the product testing process
  • Willingness to gain experience with User software including engaging with products, user stories and roadmaps

GSAT- Machine learning/AI

• • Basic research skills
  • Ability to employ critical thinking
  • Willingness to learn about Machine learning and AI and how these can be applied to satellite manufacturing, operation and design
  • Develop skills to work through challenges and failures in the product testing process
  • Ability to summarize and communicate information

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Well presented, good communication skills with the ability to work individually as well as in a team environment.

Mechanical:
High academic achievements, the involvement in rocketry and formula SAE clubs, as well as the completion of technical projects in their own time.

Launch Operations, Software:
A member of a software engineering club

Business description:

Equipment manufacturer for the investment casting industry servicing aerospace and defense industries, specializing in cut off and grinding equipment. Facilities and continuous improvement management, casting manufacturer to the defense industry.

Projects / tasks:

Assisting in the development of industrial machines, ranging from mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic design.

Technical skills:

Understanding of 3D CAD systems (Solidworks preferred)

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Self-motivated, driven by challenges, interested in solving complex electromechanical technical problems, inquisitive mindset, hands-on.

Business description:

Advance Manufacturer of Sheetmetal Assemblies and associated components.

Projects / tasks:

• Design & Development of current projects for production
• Improvement of process & controls to enable ease of manufacture
• CNC programming and capability
• Defence estimating for primary contractors to defence
• Understanding the requirements for this
• Understanding the drawings incl specifications and standards
• Understanding the components and how to build for pricing

Technical skills:

• Be able to use and understand CAD, AutoDesk Inventor
• Have a good knowledge & use of excel

Intern interpersonal qualities:

• Keen to learn & collaborate in new environment across all area
• Not afraid to adapt and learn new skills
• Great communication ability as they will be working with multiple teams

Business description:

Our company services the needs of Defence, Motor Sport, Automotive, Mining and Autonomous vehicle industries requiring specialised engineering services.

Our team of experienced engineers specialise in Advanced engineering design, manufacture, performance vehicle design, analysis and multi body and motion simulation in the fields of vehicle dynamics and suspension design. The systems we design and manufacture, significantly improve the safety and performance of vehicles and mechanical systems.

Our highly regarded work integrated learning program offers undergraduate engineering students from all disciplines experience in innovative world leading technologies that are applied across a range of sectors from Defence to high performance racing. Our company is one of few places in Australia operating across the vast range of sectors, as such its work experience program is highly sought after, and highly regarded within the industry.

Projects / tasks:

• Automated Load Handling Systems – Mechanical Engineering and Control systems opportunities, Manufacturing and Fabrication
• Autonomous systems development – Both control systems and mechanical design opportunities on a commercial vehicle project
• Various Mechanical Engineering Design projects for global markets
• Defence Mechanical projects
• Quality Engineering

Technical skills:

1. Dynamic Engineering Solutions
Advanced component design and analysis
Kinematic analysis
Vehicle Suspension design
Aerodynamic design

2. ANSYS
Simulation
Full articulated
Rigid vehicle simulation
Terrain analysis
Vehicle driver training simulation
Race strategy simulation (Motorsport)
LS Dyna
MSC Adams

3. Manufacturing CNC Machining / CAD Programming
11 Axis CNC
9 Axis CNC
7 Axis CNC
5 Axis CNC
4 Axis CNC
3 Axis CNC

4. Quality
CMM up to 2 microns

5. CAD
Computer Aided Design (CAD) NX Siemens
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

6. Analysis, Validation and Verification / Testing
Documentation

Intern interpersonal qualities:

The intern’s interpersonal skills are as critical as are the technical elements relating to Mechanical / Electrical / Control Systems Engineering.

The intern’s personal attributes should be aligned with our organisational values – passion, integrity, respect for others, innovative, and determination.

They should have well developed verbal and written communication skills, conflict resolution skills, “can do attitude”, self-motivated, friendly, and personable and have an ability to connect to people.