Undergraduate Engineer- Internship

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 November 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.

The roles offered in our upcoming program include:

• Modelling & Simulation: focused on improvement of computing techniques for defence applications and the modelling of defence systems
• Logistics Engineering: focused on the reliability and support ability of our combat system solutions

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 [email protected] for a copy of the full position description. Applications close the 5th of October 2025

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.

Saab Australia Pty Ltd. (Saab Australia) is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of command and control systems. For over 30 years in Australia, Saab Australia has built a reputation for achieving complex systems integration projects that deliver proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges. From combat, communications and security 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.