Business description:
Our company is building the next generation of advanced robotic arms. We design, test, and manufacture advanced robotic arm solutions for harsh environments such as underwater, nuclear, and land. Our high quality, state-of-the-art robotic manipulators help operators push the boundaries of inspection and intervention. Our customers include military organisations, service providers for the oil and gas industry conducting pipe and tank inspections, marine scientists, and the autonomous robotics research community.
Projects / tasks:
During an internship with our company, you will get exposure to the most advanced robotic arms in the world and be given opportunities to understand them further from a mechanical, electrical, software, or mechatronics perspective, depending on your engineering discipline and interests. Tasks in the internship will include:
- Mechanical Design of new components in CAD Software, Software Design of new Interface Features, Electrical Design of new circuitry
- Manufacturing prototypes via 3D printing and machining.
- Testing these prototypes against your assumptions.
- Production verification of our product range
- Real-world testing. Deploy and test our robotic arms on real vehicles.
- Ad hoc engineering for design modifications and other activities
- Presentation of ideas to the wider team
Participation in weekly team catch-ups, communicating your current work including trials and triumphs.
Technical skills:
- Skill/Discipline Options:
- Mechanical (Solidworks or similar CAD knowledge)
- Electrical (Altium or similar PCB software)
- Software (Python and/or C++)
- Mechatronics (Control Theory etc.)
Intern interpersonal qualities:
A sense of real passion, usually demonstrated through a portfolio or example home project outside of their university degree. Proactive Critical Thinking Creativity.
Business description:
We are a software engineering company focussed on robotics. We develop a robotics automation platform, PilotOS and do robotic systems integrations, being the APAC distributor for Clearpath Robotics. We also provide data engineering consultancy services.
Projects / tasks:
There are a range of potential projects the right student could undertake.
Robotics:
- Develop automation software using ROS
- Automation software testing using Clearpath UGVs
- Design robotics integration working on Clearpath UGVs
Software:
- Bringing software engineering best practices to robotics projects.
- Building continuous integration pipelines
Technical skills:
We are open to hosting a student studying Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Data Science. In addition to their study experience, the below skills would be advantageous
- CAD Design
- ROS
- Software development (web, backend, mobile or other)
- Data Engineering
- Cloud platform experience
Intern interpersonal qualities:
Strong communication skills are vital for working in our interdisciplinary teams, we often work collaboratively.
Our technical team covers software and robotics, so experience and an interest in both camps would be very helpful.
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:
At our company we have a team of enthusiastic and knowledgeable engineers, draftsmen, electricians, mechanical fitters, and fabricators. The team have successfully delivered over 1000 turnkey projects across Australia including Safety system projects, mechanical and electrical installation jobs, robotics turn-key systems, automation projects, and the design and build of custom machinery. Projects range in size from small workshop engineering jobs through to complete factory automation upgrades. We also work in the defence sector.
Projects / tasks:
Our Continuous Improvement team consistently develop innovative solutions through IP softwares for automations to maximise internal efficiencies. Interns will gain a rich and diverse learning experience across data, tracking, business services, scheduling applications, manufacturing and design automations.
Technical skills:
- SQL
- C#
- Advantageous – Web development – ruby rails, php, html, css
Intern interpersonal qualities:
The ability to move between tasks and work in a fast-paced environment. A disposition of curiosity and willingness to learn from industry experience and embrace responsibility / task ownership.
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:
We are a supplier of Optical Radar for Search and rescue mission or Detection/Identification mission. Our company design and develop prototype to demonstrate innovative concept.
Projects / tasks:
Design, develop and demonstrate a new software functionality of our Optical Radar.
Technical skills:
C, RUST, CUDA, Robotic, Computer Vision
Intern interpersonal qualities:
Innovative, understand stakeholder objective, team player
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 robotic cells for grinding, cut-off and sandblasting operations in the foundry environment.
Technical skills:
Understanding of 3D CAD systems (Solidworks preferred), Roboguide
Intern interpersonal qualities:
Self-motivated, driven by challenges, interested in solving complex electromechanical technical problems, inquisitive mindset.
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 System – control systems, perception systems and mechanical engineering opportunities
- Autonomous systems development – autonomy stack, control systems and mechanical design opportunities on a commercial autonomous motor vehicles
- Various Mechanical Engineering Design projects
- Interdisciplinary Defence Engineering Projects
- Development of computer vision systems
- Develop and integrate smart technology into existing company products
Technical skills:
Python, C++, Image Processing Techniques, Basic understanding of Neural Networks,
Opportunities in AI, Cyber Security and Web Development, Control Systems
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.
Business description:
We are a space engineering company dedicated to next generation space operations, using machine learning and gaming graphics to greatly reduce the challenge of operating spacecraft. The company has 40 employees and active laboratories in Sydney, Adelaide and Colorado. We sell operations services and spaceflight software to both government and civil customers to include the Australian Defence Force, Fortune 500 and NewSpace companies, US Space Force, and NASA. The Australian Space Agency selected our flight operations service called the “Responsive Space Operations Centre” (RSOC) for their national mission control centre. We specialise in large constellations and fleet control (100+ satellite) and machine learning applications to space.
Projects / tasks:
There are a wide range of tasks for space that interns can participate in, including machine learning, spacecraft design, orbital analysis and cloud computing for spacecraft command and control. Prior interns worked on space weather analytics to fill gaps in critical data, orbital mechanics, the design of large 100+ constellations, and spacecraft design.
Technical skills:
If the student can code we can teach them to do space: Orbital mechanics, spacecraft design, SATCOM, space physics.
Students that can code and do space are high interest but preference is for C#/Unity coders. Interns wishing to go into the Machine Learning and Spacecraft Engineering streams should have a good knowledge of Python and/or C/C++.
Software Development Requirements: Python and/or C/C#, git, Linux environments,
Preferred but not essential: Cloud architectures and development, databases, microservices.
Engineering, Computer Science/Software Engineering, Physics, game development degrees, but any degree with strong maths and programming skills is welcome.
Intern interpersonal qualities:
- Engineers, tinkerers, and builders.
- People who are passionate about space.
- People who are not afraid to make mistakes