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Business description:

Our company develops autonomous detection solutions for airborne search and surveillance applications with Defence and civil security organisations. Our core focus is software processing high resolution video in real-time, but our solutions now extend to include design and specification of custom hardware to add cameras, processing and locational hardware to manned and unmanned aircraft.

Projects / tasks:

Our company has a range of high priority technology exploration projects to investigate the application of deep learning and computer vision for surveillance purposes using a wide range of camera and compute platforms.

Technical skills:

Python, TensorFlow, Pytorch, C++, Convolutional Neural Networks

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Strong interest in Neural Networks & Computer Vision. Self-motivated, flexible, independent.

Business description:

Our company engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of microwave, millimeter-wave, and photonic products for commercial, telecommunications, and aerospace applications. Its microwave products include base band assembly products, microwave receivers, input assembly network products, integrated receiver modules, millimeter-wave down converters, triplex down converters, broadband amplifiers, wideband frequency synthesizers, power amplifiers, RF signal selectors, local oscillator systems, and switched filters. The company also offers custom optical products that are used in EW systems.

Projects / tasks:

The intern may be working on any of our existing design projects depending upon their skills.

Technical skills:

Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical/Software Engineer – with an interest in RF, hardware, mechanical, software disciplines.

Altium, Solidworks, VHDL/Verilog experience would be beneficial.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Solid communication and interpersonal skills and comfortable working in a team environment.

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:

Projects / tasks:

As an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), we offer an opportunity for interns to experience design through to delivery of projects varying in size and complexity. We offer a rich learning environment where interns will obtain hands on experience across a range of design engineering projects from small workshop engineering through to complete factory automation upgrades.

Technical skills:

Inventor is critical as are computer assisted drawing and Engineering skills.

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:

Our progression in the industry has seen us expand from a simple Tool making and press shop to an engineering manufacturer that can provide Precision CNC Machining & Turning, CNC, Bending, Laser Cutting, Metal Cutting & Pressing. Custom Jigging & High precision robotic welding. We listen to our customer and invest in technology that allows us to continue to grow and maintain a sovereign manufacturing capability here in Australia.

Projects / tasks:

3D modelling and production drawing. Estimating and costing back jobs. Researching/Developing plans for more cost effective manufacturing methods. Time in motion study.

Robotic and Pulse Welding, 3D machining using a range of materials. Welded assemblies and sus-assemblies.

Technical skills:

CAD

Intern interpersonal qualities:

General interest in defence and a strong interest in manufacturing.

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:

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.

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:

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.

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.