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:

Our company specialises in ship–air integration and innovative solutions that support the development and management of Ship–Helicopter Operating Limits (SHOL).
At our company, we work with defence forces across the world to conduct flight tests in the harshest maritime environments to prove and enable the embarked aviation capability of the defence forces. Limits defined by our company give operators the confidence to fly helicopters and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) from ships at sea when and where required.

We offer a range of software products and services to support ship–air integration across four focal areas:

  • Design and analysis
  • Trials and reporting
  • Management and assurance
  • Consultancy and training

Projects / tasks:

Instrumentation team:

Flight test instrumentation (FTI) is essential to acquire, display and record specific data parameters required to develop Ship-Helicopter Operating Limits (SHOL). The instrumentation team manages the technical challenges of developing FTI while meeting the airworthiness requirements of the regulatory authorities of our customers. The project will be to assist the team in the upgrade of the FTI suite to ensure it meets the needs of our customers and it is safe, robust, and reliable.

Technical skills:

Instrumentation team:

  • Atlassian Jira & Confluence
  • Networking
  • Hardware (telemetry, radio, video)
  • C# (.NET WPF)
  • AFusion 360

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Communication, Active listening, Team work, Collaboration, Positive attitude, Time Management, Adaptability, Critical Thinking

Business description:

We design, manufacture, maintain and support world-leading technology solutions that are purpose-built to survive in the toughest conditions, ensuring they are always performing at their best, when you need them most.

Our team of engineers’ design a broad range of rugged computing hardware and rugged solutions. This can include designing, proof of concept, redesigning, repurposing, and reverse engineering.

We offer a full range of in-house services and expertise to help our clients overcome their complex design and hardware challenges keeping equipment at peak performance for the full product lifecycle.

Products made for defence include: –

  • Displays & panel PCs | Consoles |
  • Message handling systems | Mission systems |
  • Critical communication infrastructure | UPSs
  • Submarine control systems | Flight computers & recorders | Bespoke cabinets | Generators & power distribution |
  • Modular rackmount systems | ICCP |
  • Communication & intercom systems |
  • Sensor fusion systems | Quality of life systems |

Projects / tasks:

Types of hands-on experiences, observational and learning opportunities could include: –

  • Electronics design and development, assembly and testing
  • EMC and environmental testing
  • PCB design
  • Embedded design
  • Collaboration and working with different departments

Day to Day examples: –

  • Supporting the development of appropriate solutions with other engineers
  • Providing support to engineering and testing
  • Participating in daily engineering & production meetings
  • Learning about electrical wiring
  • PCB design
  • Learning about a broad range of prototyping & test equipment

Technical skills:

  • Basic electronics troubleshooting skills
  • Basics of PCB design
  • Experience in using electronics test equipment
  • Basics knowledge C, C++

Intern interpersonal qualities:

  • Can-do attitude and Willingness to learn
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to work effectively in a team environment
  • Reliable

Business description:

Our company is a growing Defence SME working with industry-leading simulation technology for the Australian Defence Force. Our team encompasses both integrated hardware and software engineers dedicated to developing virtual and mixed reality simulation products to provide enhanced training capability. Our company ensures that an intern will receive well-rounded exposure to all aspects of project development and delivery. We have had great success engaging with the DIIP program and the University of Newcastle’s Work Integrated Learning program for software and mechatronics engineering as well as computer science students. We have hosted several students to date, many of which we have gone onto employ on a full-time basis following their graduation.

Projects / tasks:

Our company will offer two separate simulation hardware projects for potential interns to choose and develop / contribute to:

  • Development of a robust generic multi-purpose display (MPD) unit for use on ground-based, fixed-wing and helicopter vehicle simulators.
  • Development of a reconfigurable and transportable simulator-in-a-box for use in collective helicopter and fixed-wing vehicle operator training.

Prospective intern(s) will have the freedom to explore and suggest various approaches and methodologies to delivering the projects, all while receiving guidance and support from our experienced engineers and design / workshop managers.

Technical skills:

Listed technical skills are ideal but not required for the achievement of internship or project(s):

  • CAD Proficiency (CREO, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor)
  • PCB Electronics + Board Design (KiCAD, Altium …)
  • Embedded C Programming (Arduino, C, C++, …)
  • General 3D Printing Proficiency
  • Microcontroller backgrounds are particularly useful

Intern interpersonal qualities:

An ideal DIIP intern would be passionate about: simulation electronics, hands on design and prototyping using soldering irons, 3D / resin printing, designing circuits schematics and PCBs. As well as focused on developing robust and intuitive end-user products. An ideal intern should be self-starting and motivated, coupled with being willing to work through engineering problems in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

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:

Our company designs, develops, maintains and evolves a variety of Electronic Warfare and Sonar products for use by the Australian Defence Force across maritime, air and land platforms.

These integrated system solutions are designed and developed in Adelaide, Australia and are comprised of a combination of analog and RF electronics, high technology circuit cards (high speed analog to digital conversion, CPU, GPU and FPGA based processing), and custom FPGA firmware, embedded and application software.

Our project teams comprise a mix of software, firmware (FPGA), electronic, systems and specialist engineers.

Projects / tasks:

The successful intern(s) will be given exposure to a range of projects and tasks covering design, development, integration, and testing that will be selected based on their education and interest areas.

Tasks will be aligned with a formal Defence program and will contribute to a current or future capability. As part of their task the Intern will be embedded within project teams and exposed to the workings of the larger program to help with understanding the assigned task, the application of their craft in industry, the formal Defence engineering process, and the operation of the Defence industry in general.

The following tasks are being proposed for intern involvement:

  • RFSoC RF Stimulator: development of a radar environment generator using RF System On Chip (RFSoC) and FPGA technology. Suit electronic engineer with interest in RF, DSP and FPGA development (VHDL).
  • RF Prototyping: prototyping and evaluation of RF processing cards using rapid prototyping modules. Suit electronic engineer with an interest in analog and RF electronics.
  • Automated SW Testing: development of automated SW testing of a military system using Robot Framework. Suit computer science or software engineer with an interest in formal testing of military systems.
  • Support Tool Set Improvements: expansion of toolchain automation to support SW development from build through to system deployment; and enhancement of team collaboration and automation using chatbots. Suit computer science or software engineer with an interest in DevOps and collaborative/team development of software in a Defence environment.

Technical skills:

Computer Science/Software Engineering candidates will have a knowledge of object oriented programming principles and the software development lifecycle. Familiarity with languages such as C, C++, Java and Python; Linux and Windows operating systems; SW build tools and version control, and Agile development techniques is an advantage.

Electronic Engineering candidates will have an interest in in one or more of the following areas: Radio Frequency (RF) and analog systems, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA)/Programmable Logic. Knowledge of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle is an advantage.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Candidate should have good communication skills, be capable of working both alone and within a team, and have sufficient initiative to work independently/autonomously.

Those with an interest in technology outside of their studies (eg. personal projects/hobbies involving electronics and/or software, involvement in technology clubs and programs etc) are highly regarded.

Mature age applicants and those having prior exposure to Defence (eg. ex-ADF) are encouraged to apply.

Local candidates are preferred to improve the prospect of employment following placement.

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:

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:

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 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.