Business description:
Our company is a locally owned and operated consulting company based in Medowie, NSW near RAAF Base Williamtown. We specialise in providing project, engineering, logistics, commercial test and evaluation and maintenance management service. Our core focus is providing services to the Department of Defence while also supporting the private sector with project management and business improvement support.
Projects / tasks:
The intern will be undertaking the second stage of the Autonomous Passive Surveillance and Tracking project. Our 2022-2023 interns completed the first stage of this project.
The second stage of the project aims to extend the current capabilities to include a decentralised system to enable processing on the edge. Developing a platform agnostic user-facing interface to allow the system to perform various tasks around the saving, retrieving, and playing back of recorded media when the system has been triggered.
The continuation of the project could include:
- Development of Passive Sensor Technology
- Develop a working Machine Vision model
- Develop a working machine learning computer algorithm (Data Mining)
- Develop systems for Autonomously piloted vehicles
Technical skills:
Familiarity programming in Python, C++, and MATLAB languages.
Intern interpersonal qualities:
Together with strong communication skills, we seek individuals who are optimistic, flexible and resilient; a proactive problem solver who shows passion and determination, ownership, pride and loyalty. Someone who is a caring team builder and loves to learn. These are the values held and practiced by our company on a daily basis and are more important than specific subject matter expertise.
Business description:
Our company is an Australian engineering company that designs and develops systems for defence applications in the area of underwater acoustics. This includes sonar systems, acoustic analysis tools and recording systems which are supplied to Australian and foreign defence forces. We are also engaged in R&D programs related to this domain.
Projects / tasks:
The intern would be involved in projects and tasks such as:
- Development projects in the areas of acoustic processing systems for defence.
- Complex system integration and test activities including sensor simulation/stimulation.
Technical skills:
Software Engineering – C++, Python and Operating Systems
Systems Engineering – Simulation and System Verification
Intern interpersonal qualities:
- Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
- Self-management – can plan own tasks and align with given priorities effectively.
- Technical ownership – committed to finding the optimal technical solution and committed to quality output.
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.
OR
Tasks involving R&D around novel complex UAV flight systems, payloads and associated sub-systems.
Technical skills:
Mathematics, Matlab, Software (C++, Java or Frontend skills). Mechatronics backgrounds are particularly valuable to us.
Photonics/optics backgrounds are very useful for some roles.
For UAV intern roles, a background in aerospace avionics and/or mechatronics.
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.).
For UAV engineering opportunities:
- An ideal intern would be passionate about UAVs and anything flight related (rockets, satellites, Mars rovers, etc). They should be studying / background in Aerospace avionics engineering / mechatronics and have hands on design (solidworks), prototyping, embedded software, documenting designs (drawings & specifications) and outcomes from development testing experience.
- We match the work to the level of the intern but they must be excited about working in the R&D UAV team who is focussed on developing real work UAVs to market.
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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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:
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. The work will contribute directly to solutions delivered to end users. Tasks include software design, 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 TypeScript frameworks such as React.js.
Familiarity and experience with virtualisation (e.g., docker), cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure) and database technologies (e.g., SQL) is 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:
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:
An Australian owned, Melbourne-based defence research and development company focused on defence capability in the domains of land, sea, air and space.
Our vision is to solve defence related challenges by producing sovereign capability in the form of affordable force multipliers that redefine asymmetric warfare.
Our company is engaged in novel, innovative research projects, many of which are funded through Government agencies. As an SME we gain our expertise from the collaborative engagement of our engineering team with University experts in their field, currently working with approximately 130 researchers from Universities and Defence Science and Technology Group.
Projects / tasks:
The tasks will be based on multi-disciplinary teams for specific defence related projects which could include land or air-based platforms.
The scope of task will be more clearly defined upon commencement and will involve active participation in cutting edge defence technology.
Technical skills:
Technical skills required for an electronics engineer include:
- CAN Communication
- Embedded sensor Design
- Printed Circuit Board Design
- Schematic Design
Mechanical engineer:
- Beneficial to have experience as a Formulae SAE team member
- CAD knowledge
- A willingness to ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a dynamic and agile workplace.
Intern interpersonal qualities:
Ideally the intern will have:
- Enthusiasm
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Attention to detail
- Effective organization
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication and presentation skills
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.
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 is to build software that contributes to the company development roadmap, with particular focus on applications in Law Enforcement, National Security and Defence. Typical internship projects involve prototyping new data collection and analysis techniques and integrating successful prototypes into our software tools.
Technical skills:
Applicants must be undertaking a degree with a large software component e.g. Software Engineering, Computer Science.
Our company writes software using Java and Javascript (React), however applicants with experience in similar programming languages are acceptable e.g. Python, C/C++
Intern interpersonal qualities:
We run a cross-functional, agile team, communicating daily and responding quickly to user requests. We’re looking for good communicators who work well in a team and are comfortable adapting to regular feedback and new requirements.
Interns are allocated a supervisor and a mentor for the duration of the internship. The supervisor provides the project scope and high-level direction, while the mentor assists with day-to-day tasks and up-skilling.
Throughout the project the intern will work with other members of the Engineering team, including Software Engineers, Architects, Project Leads, Business Analysts and Data Scientists.