Create future technologies with us!
Looking for a break into the defence industry? We're always on the lookout for sharp, curious minds to help us build the next generation of defence technology, starting with you.
What We Are Looking For
Create future technologies with us! Looking for a break into the defence industry? We're always on the lookout for sharp, curious minds to help us build the next generation of defence technology, starting with you. With over 135 years of innovation behind us, we're a leading force in defence and mobility technologies - bringing the future of protection, autonomy, and performance to life. Whether you're getting hands‐on with high‐tech defence projects or shaping your future managing projects, this is purposeful, real‐world work. You'll be involved with complex challenges, future‐focused tech, and meaningful innovations from day one.
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Top‐Ranked Intern Program
#3 in the ****, **** and **** AAGE Top Intern Programs
Prosple Top 100 Employers: #91 in ********* in **** and #80 in ****
#5 for Mechanical Engineers according to students in Prosple's graduate survey
Rated 4.8/5 for Culture and 4.9/5 for Work‐Life Balance by grads
About Your New Role
Based at our world‐class Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Brisbane with additional opportunities in Melbourne, we're growing fast and delivering advanced capability for the Australian Defence Force. Our paid 12 week Summer Internship Program runs from November to February and offers:
Real projects, not coffee runs;
Hands‐on experience in your chosen field of Engineering;
Mentoring, feedback and career advice;
Priority consideration for our Graduate Program;
Opportunities to stay on part‐time while finishing your degree.




What Qualifications You Should Have
Find Your Why at Rheinmetall
Our values of
Safety, Partnership, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT)
supports our team members to create a workplace environment where our employees value each other, live up to their promises, communicate openly and work safely every day.
The experience and skillset best suited to this prospect include:
Students in their penultimate or final year of an engineering degree majoring in:
Mechanical, Mechatronics, Materials, Aerospace or Industrial Design Engineering
Electrical, Electronics or Communications Engineering
Software or Systems Engineering
Data Analytics, IT or Computer Science
Business, Supply Chain or Project Management
You should be free to work full time between 23rd November **** and 19th February **** with time off over Christmas.
You need to hold or be eligible to hold an Australian Government Security Clearance (so should have Australian Citizenship).
What We Offer You
Long weekends every second week with a 9‐day fortnight;
Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
Flexible Working Arrangements;
On‐site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family with overall health and wellbeing;
We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.
Next steps
The recruitment process includes a self‐managed online interview and an in‐person Assessment Centre which will include group activities and interviews, as well as the opportunity to meet members of our team and check out MILVEHCOE or the Melbourne office.
Applications close: Sunday 16th August ****
If you're successful we'll need to complete background checks including pre‐employment verifications and national police checks.
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📌 Summer Internship Program 2026/2027 (Brisbane)
🏢 Rheinmetall
📍 Brisbane