2022/23 Summer Internship Program null

About us

Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 30 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges. 

From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security 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.

Our paid internship program will give you the opportunity to put into practice what you have been learning throughout your studies and gain invaluable experience in the defence and security industry.

The 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 & Simulation: focused on improvement of computing techniques for defence applications and the modelling of defence systems
• Software Engineering: focused on our security system, mixed reality 3D visualisation, ground based air defence, combat management system and submarine control system solutions
• Systems Engineering: focused on our naval combat system solutions
• Electrical/Electronics Engineering: focused on the design of submarine systems
• Mechanical Engineering: focused on the design of submarine systems
• Logistics Engineering: focused on the reliability and supportability of our combat system solutions
• ICT Infrastructure/Network Engineering: focused on deployment and design of our security system solutions
• Marketing/Communications/Business: focused on research and analysis to support capture activities for Saab’s Land & Aerospace systems

Melbourne based:

• Biomedical Engineering: focused on the design of complete casualty solutions including equipment and patient flow in  a deployed environment with a focus on ships
• Naval Architecture / Marine Engineering: focused on the design of hospital casualty capability within a naval context
• Software Engineering: applying simulation and AI techniques to provide clinical outcomes in a deployed or remote environment

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 degree specialisations in the below disciplines (or similar): 

• Computer Science/Software Engineering
• Physics/Mathematics
• Computer Systems/Network Engineering
• Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering
• Marine Engineering/Naval Architecture
• Biomedical Engineering
• Marketing/Business/Commerce

Applications

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV and cover letter in support of your application. You may contact our careers team at careers.mailbox@au.saabgroup.com for any enquiries you may have about the program. Applications close on 28 August 2022.

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds. 

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