2021/2022 Summer Internship Program (Nov 2021)

About us

At Saab Australia, we're a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of command and control systems. For over 30 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for achieving complex systems integration projects that deliver proven and advanced capabilities and keep us ahead of today's complex challenges.

From combat, communications and security systems, to mixed reality, cybersecurity and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.

Apply today to join our crew and deliver solutions with purpose.

Your role

Work and learn.

Get the right start to your career with Saab Australia.

Awarded by AAGE as one of the top 40 Intern programs, Saab Australia will give you the opportunity to put into practice what you have been learning throughout your studies and gain invaluable experience in a defence and security company.

Our paid internship program runs for up to 12 weeks over the December to February period. During this placement, you will work alongside our expert engineers gaining experience on real-life projects and case studies. You will learn from colleagues who are specialists in their field and develop your skills and knowledge further.

Some of the roles offered in our upcoming program include:

Adelaide based:

• Modelling and Simulation: focused on improvement of computing techniques for defence applications and the modelling of defence systems
• Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering: focused on the design of Uninhabited Underwater Vehicles and their integration to submarines.
• Hardware Engineering: focused on our physical combat system solutions
• Software Engineering: focused on our combat management system and security system solutions
• ICT Infrastructure Engineering: focused on deployment and design of our security system solutions
• Business/Commerce: focused on improvements in operational reporting including financial and project aspects

Melbourne based:

• Biomedical Engineering: focused on the design of deployable health solutions
• Marketing/Communications: focused on research of civilian emergency health markets and their clinical needs

About you:

To be eligible for the Saab Australia Internship Program, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• You will be in your penultimate year or have completed at least 3 years of a Bachelor's Degree
• You will be an Australian citizen and able to meet defence industry security requirements

We are seeking those with degree specialisations in the below disciplines (or similar):

• Computer Science/Software Engineering
• Computer Systems Engineering
• Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering
• Marine Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Marketing & Communications
• Business/Management/Commerce

Applications

Click 'Apply' to submit your CV, cover letter and most recent academic transcript in support of your application. You may contact our careers team at [email protected] for further information. Applications close 22 August 2021.

Shortlisted candidates will need to be available in the week commencing 13 September in order to participate in the selection process.

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

Saab Australia is a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Program and welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.