Engineering Internship

UNSW Sydney

Overview

The internship opportunity will involve feasibility, design, testing of robotic systems across the lifecycle and engineering disciplines. You could be working on part of the deep tech perception stack, or building out next-gen analytics platform for decarbonisation and impact.
The internship will allow you to gain exposure to a wide variety of engineering challenges across embedded, software, data, AI/ML/perception, and mechatronics+ hardware systems.
During the internship, you will undergo extensive mentoring across the chosen field(s) of expertise to solve advanced engineering problems. You’ll have the opportunity to showcase your skills, learn, and put your initiative to practice. You’ll be building out real-world technology alongside some of the world’s best engineers.

You will be supported through an employment contract with Hullbot at a minimum rate of $1,200 per week. This paid internship opportunity is made possible through a co-funded arrangement between Defence Trailblazer and Hullbot.

Internship activities may include:

Assist in the design, development, and testing phases of new robotic systems across the full hardware and software stacks.
Migrate systems from R&D into fully deployed production systems including modern digital manufacture, cloud compute and deployment and building things
Digital and data engineering to generate insight and impact
Participate in hands-on fabrication and assembly of robot components, ensuring alignment to project goals, with support and mentoring from practicing engineers
Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues, identify solutions, and implement reliability improvements using automation, digital engineering and data.
Document development processes, designs, and testing outcomes in detailed reports to support ongoing project analysis and refinement. Not on paper! Using modern digital documentation methods and exposure to all kinds of automated CAD.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols during all phases of the project, particularly when working with tools, automation, powered systems and in a manufacturing environment.

Eligibility Criteria

Penultimate and final year students currently enrolled in an Engineering (EE, software, embedded, mechatronics, data, machine learning, test, manufacturing) or related discipline. Students with demonstrated experience in design, prototyping and fabrication are preferred (mixed software / hardware).
Australia Citizens who are able to secure National Security Clearance are preferred but not mandatory.

Additional Information

The internship is anticipated to commence the end of March 2025 and can be offered on a full-time or part-time basis (2-3 days/week) over a 6-month period, for a maximum of 60 business days.

The student will be appropriately supervised by a qualified Hullbot staff engineer.

The placement will be conducted in-person at the Hullbot office in Rozelle, Sydney.

At the conclusion of the internship, ongoing opportunities may be available for suitable candidates interested in employment with Hullbot.

Application Dates

Application Start Date: 21 February 2025
Application Close Date: 7 March 2025

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

To apply, please complete an online EOI form and have the following documents handy:

Resume (1 page)
Cover Letter (of not more than 1 page) addressing the essential criteria and relevant skills and experience. The cover letter should include the “why” – a story about why you would want to intern at Hullbot and what appeals to you about Hullbot’s mission
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Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview with Hullbot.

If you have any follow up queries or require any other information prior to submitting your application, please contact Michelle Hill or Saba Ashraf, WIL Program Coordinator at workforce@dtb.solutions and we will be happy to assist you.

ABOUT HULLBOT

Hullbot provides autonomous underwater hull cleaning services, keeping ships fuel-efficient and compliant without disrupting operation, and reducing emissions.
Hullbot’s autonomous robot fleets prevent biofouling, meet environmental requirements, and eliminate the need for toxic anti-foul coatings. Hullbot provides a cleaning service to fleets globally from Australian HQ in Sydney.