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 engineering requirements to design and develop mounts for cameras and systems into pods to be deployed on aircraft.

Technical skills:

CAD (preferably SolidWorks)

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Strong interest in aviation, embedded systems, video cameras, systems integration. Self-motivated, flexible, independent.

Business description:

Our company is Australia’s most advanced industrial testing services organization of it’s type and a global supplier of safety restraints (seat belts, snatch straps, tow ropes and harnesses).

Projects / tasks:

Project scopes are subject to change. Key projects include;

  1.  Industrial Engineer – Design Phase for establishing new High Volume and Export Production Line, PFMEA, PCPs, etc for Defense Military Restraints. (High Priority Program for local and export contracts ramping up in Sept 2020)
  2. Materials and/or Mechanical Engineer to work on a Military, FIA Quick Release Buckle and new Safety Belt program. Initial Design concepts completed, prototypes and testing completed against initial design. Design for production is next phase.
  3.  Mechanical testing support including potential test program development and execution. Opportunities exist to work with instrumented Crash Test Dummies and instrumented test equipment; Novel industrial testing for mining, defence, etc.; and dynamic, environment, durability, and vibration test programs for Automotive and Industrial.

Technical skills:

  • Prior experience with Solid Works would be advantageous.
  • Industrial Engineer, ability to look at existing processes, look at practical automation opportunities. Understanding of the principles Production and Quality Control. Knowledge of PFMEAs, PCPs, Value Stream Mapping, etc. would be advantageous. Needs to be practical in their thinking, and optimise both Manual, Automated and Test operations.
  • Materials and/or Mechanical Engineer with good knowledge of material properties and design to withstand dynamic forces. Good problem-solving skills to address the current design deficiencies to overcome current performance failures. Understanding of plastics, metals and glass filled plastics and alternative low weight materials.
  • Test Engineers. Skill requirements are relatively open. However, an engineer with Kinematics interest, Physics and mechanical engineering are prime for these roles.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Good communication and report writing skills, collaborative work ethic, can do attitude.

The available roles will best suit an outgoing individual who is self-driven and able to work independently to drive the progress of these projects.

Business description:

Engineering consultancy offering high end engineering analysis services to the global defence, oil & gas, mining, transport and renewable energy sector.

Projects / tasks:

Development of system safety engineering specialist tools in the defence industry.

Technical skills:

Nothing specific, we will provide any necessary training.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Good problem solving and communication skills.

Business description:

We design and manufacture the most affordable metal Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) process in the world. Our printers make metal parts the fastest way possible.

Projects / tasks:

Depending on the skills, projects include:

  • Implement device management using Microsoft Endpoint solution to secure and implement security policies onto endpoint devices.
  • Power BI setup and management
  • Implement new endpoint protection solution and config the settings to ensure endpoints are protected from threats.
  • Investigate how to enhance WIFI network security.

Technical skills:

Good knowledge of Microsoft 365 – Exchange Online Suite, Windows 10/11, Power BI.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Whilst not expecting the person to know everything, we require him/her to be resourceful and motivated to learn. Able to communicate with non-technical users will be a plus.

Business description:

We design and manufacture the most affordable metal Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) process in the world. Our printers make metal parts the fastest way possible.

Projects / tasks:

Depending on skills, tasks include

  • Electrical design of 3D printers, parts and accessories
  • Software development
  • Manufacture and testing of sample parts using our metal printing technology

Technical skills:

Good electrical knowledge and/or software skills

Intern interpersonal qualities:

We require someone self-motivated with an interested in 3D printing and a desire to learn and grow.

 

Business description:

Our company provides a complete service for the provision of technical packaging solutions to defence. This includes design, manufacture, testing and project management. Items packaged can range from a small usb flash drive up to a complete aircraft engine. On site capabilities include welding and metal fabrication, rotational moulding, CNC routing, water jet cutting, plastic welding and painting amongst others.

Our company is part of a global organisation and is at the forefront of the provision of advanced technical packaging solutions.

Projects / tasks:

The intern will be involved in generating designs, prototyping and preparing design documentation for advanced technical packaging solutions in support of air, land and sea forces. The intern will have opportunity to own a project from when our company receives the order until the delivery of the design and subsequent packaging solution to defence. This will include liaising with other internal departments to ensure that the project progresses as required.

Technical skills:

Solidworks would be an advantage, however understanding a similar CAD system will be sufficient.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Our ideal intern will be able to take on tasks with some up-front instruction and then work on these tasks autonomously seeking assistance and guidance when required.

A mechanical or materials engineering background would be beneficial, however of more importance is someone with the right attitude and desire to learn whilst here.

Business description:

Manufacture of countermeasure devices for defense contracts.

Projects / tasks:

Design, development and commissioning of countermeasure test and breakdown equipment.

Implementation of Computerized Maintenance Management System.

Design of countermeasures production equipment.

Assessment of disposal / material recycling processes.

Technical skills:

Excel, word, PowerPoint and Inventor.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Self-motivated, team player, shows initiative with competitive nature.

Business description:

We produce and deliver secure voice communication system solutions for mission-critical Defence applications. Our engineers do all the system/software/hardware requirement analysis, design, development, building, integration and testing in-house to develop and tailor our highly configurable product according to each customer’s needs and requirements. The product incorporates a wide range of technologies such as IT/Linux, radio & telephony interfaces, analog and digital audio, IP networking, VoIP and cybersecurity.

Projects / tasks:

Software:

The intern would be working with our Software (and Software Test) Engineers on real projects, to help develop and test our voice communication system solutions to customers. Depending on the project/phase, this could be:

  • building a system (physically setting up, interconnecting and configuring IT/electronics/software/hardware subsystems).
  • validating systems and software design (reviewing documentation to ensure software and systems requirements are covered in test).
  • installing system operating environments and application software
  • testing (running functional sanity tests, verifying defects have been fixed, and running test procedures to verify system and software requirements – everything from telephony and radio call functionality to system monitoring, logging, recording, cybersecurity, etc.).
  • troubleshooting or technical investigation tasks.

The intern will also attend some in-house training sessions on our product, technologies, and/or systems and software engineering processes, as relevant to their taskings.

Systems:

The intern would be working working with our Systems Engineers on real projects, to help develop and deliver our voice communication system solutions to customers. Depending on the project/phase, this could be:

  • building a system (physically setting up, interconnecting and configuring IT/electronics/software/hardware subsystems).
  • documenting the system design (creating diagrams, updating user manuals & system setup procedures).
  • testing (verifying hardware and interfaces are functional, verifying defects have been fixed, and running test procedures to verify system requirements – everything from telephony and radio call functionality to system monitoring, logging, recording, cybersecurity, etc.).
  • packing & documenting equipment for shipment to site.
  • troubleshooting or technical investigation tasks.

The intern will also attend some in-house training sessions on our product, technologies, and/or systems engineering processes, as relevant to their taskings.

Technical skills:

Software:

  • A demonstrated knowledge of IT and proficiency in PC skills including hardware and/or software installation or configuration. Ideally, this would include experience with the Linux command line interface, installing Linux or Windows operating systems, and/or virtual machines.
  • An understanding of C++ or similar object orientated programing language.
  • IP networking fundamentals
  • Experience with electronics, analog audio, telephony, radio or cybersecurity is helpful but not essential.

Systems:

  • A demonstrated knowledge of IT and proficiency in PC skills including hardware and/or software installation or configuration. Ideally, this would include experience with the Linux command line interface, installing Linux or Windows operating systems, and/or virtual machines.
  • CAD, e.g. Visio or draw.io for creation of diagrams
  • IP networking fundamentals
  • Experience with electronics, analog audio, telephony, radio or cybersecurity is helpful but not essential.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

The ideal intern will be curious and detail oriented, keen to learn and apply new technologies and engineering processes. They should also enjoy collaborative work – wanting to learn from others, share information and be part of a team.

Business description:

Our company delivers above the line and below the line solutions. We specialise in creating integrated project and product teams for clients in a range of markets, by assisting companies integrate digital platforms into their business to foster and promote collaboration.

Projects / tasks:

Innovation Projects – The intern would be participating in developing technologies for design projects within small agile teams. This would include tasking such as:

  • Research
  • Software development
  • 3-D modelling and printing
  • Prototype development
  • Technical documentation
  • Participation in technical and design reviews
  • Participation in client meetings

Technical skills:

This depends on the intern’s engineering specialty but could include:

  • Software coding
  • 2d and 3d CAD modelling
  • Systems engineering
  • Mechanical and/or electrical design

Intern interpersonal qualities:

High level of communication skills are desirable with an ability to work in a team and willingness to learn.

Business description:

Our company is a comprehensive defense solution provider, building on the strengths of its portfolio, which includes artillery systems, armoured vehicles, air defense systems, and unmanned ground systems.

Projects / tasks:

Requirements analysis: Reviewing and analyzing vehicle system requirements to understand the desired function, performance and compliance standards.

Test Planning: Assist in the development of vehicle test plans including defining the test objectives & test cases

Test execution: Perform tests according to test plans, documenting results and reporting any issues found.

Test documentation: Create and maintain test documentation, including test procedures, and test reports.

Technical skills:

Knowledge of testing techniques, Knowledge of vehicle related systems, Data analysis (interpreting trends, patterns and abnormalities), Technical writing, Strong documenting and reporting skills

Please note: Studying towards a systems engineering degree is not required, but have an interest in this area, through other engineering degree studies.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Enjoy working in a team and working as an individual, good attention to detail, enjoy collaborating with others, curious.