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At Kongsberg Defence Australia (KDAu), we are proud to be building sovereign capability right here in Australia. Join us to be part of part of a something meaningful, playing an essential role in delivering mission-critical projects and advanced defence systems in close collaboration with our global colleagues and local industry partners.
 
Our Mawson Lakes Facility (MLF) in Adelaide is the center of excellence for integration, facilities management, and sustainment of advanced defence systems. At MLF, you’ll be working alongside highly skilled engineers, operations, and project professionals in a collaborative and fast-paced environment that drives the success of Australia’s missile launch capability.
  
What makes MLF unique: 

• Hub for integration, sustainment and facilities management.
• Work across multi-isciplinary teams support national defence 
• Opportunity to shape a strong local defence industry presence in South Australia. 

  
We are offering a 12-week summer internship opportunity for a third- year Mechanical Engineering student during the university break (December to February).
As a Mechanical Engineer Intern at Kongsberg Defence Australia (KDAu), you will support Structural and Mechanical engineering activities with a primary focus on system integration under guidance of a senior engineer.


  
About the role:
As a Mechanical Engineer Intern, you will:

• Conduct mechanical and structural analysis using Classical flexural and Finite Element Analysis techniques.
• Manage the configuration of design documentation.
• Support the conduct of Acceptance Testing activities (Factory Acceptance Test, Site Acceptance Test Set to Work First Article Inspections) including the preparation of Test Reports.
• Develop processes for the conduct of engineering activities including Acceptance Tests.
• Support the conduct of Root cause Analysis for incident.
• Support the conduct of product Safety Assessments.
• Travel to KONGSBERG sites and customer locations across Australia.
• Attend after-hours online meetings with the KONGSBERG team in Norway. 

 What you'll Bring:

• Undertaking 3rd Year of Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• CAD systems such as SolidWorks (desirable).
• Experience with mechanical systems (desirable).
• Experience in Defence equipment (desirable).

  
 Mandatory Requirements:  

• Must be able to access information controlled under the US International Traffic of Arms Regulations (ITAR). 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian security clearance.  

  
Why Join Us:
We are committed to being an employer of choice. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) offers industry-leading benefits including:

• Generous paid parental leave (26 weeks primary carer / 4 weeks secondary carer)
• 5 weeks annual leave and additional leave options.
• Above-superannuation guarantee employer contribution.
• Access to the WhereFit program, providing exclusive discounts on health, fitness, wellbeing, and lifestyle services.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and career pathways.

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