Trajan Project Internship

University of Adelaide

Overview

The internship opportunity will involve joining Praetorian’s autonomous systems development team to develop a new prototype aircraft as part of an inter-disciplinary team of engineers working on the Trajan Project. You will work closely with senior engineers to conceptualise a new class of uncrewed aircraft utilising a novel configuration. The development project will focus on a unique dual wing hybrid-powertrain Virtual take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft capable of high-speed flight.

During the internship, you will work as a team, undergo extensive mentoring in industry best practice design methodologies and be exposed to the tools and processes used to develop high performance autonomous systems. You will have an opportunity to develop your skills and experience while working on a real-life design project and realising a proof-of-concept vehicle.

You will be supported through an employment contract with Praetorian at a rate of $1200 per week. This paid internship opportunity is made possible through a co-funded arrangement between Defence Trailblazer and Praetorian Aeronautics.

Internship activities may include:

Aircraft conceptual design and sizing
Aerodynamic analysis, including CFD and panel-based methods.
Aircraft electrical system and avionics design.
Hybrid Powertrain design (including lift fan / propeller design), including systems simulation.
Aircraft stability and control analysis.
Construction of an aircraft digital twin, with production of a representative performance simulation.

Eligibility Criteria

Penultimate or final year students currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Aerospace/ Aeronautical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related discipline are preferred
International and domestic students are both encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to domestic students.

Additional Information

The internship is anticipated to commence on 1st July 2024 and will be offered on a part-time basis (2-3 days/week) over a 6-month period, for a minimum of 60 business days.

The student project team will be appropriately supervised by a qualified Praetorian Aeronautics staff engineer. During the placement, you will be expected to spend 1-2 weeks to work together at Praetorian’s offices in Lot 14, adjacent to the University of Adelaide campus.

At the conclusion of the project, full-time employment opportunities may be available for suitable candidates interested in future employment with Praetorian.

Application Dates

Application Start Date: 12 April 2024
Application Close Date: 10 May 2024

THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS BEEN FILLED

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

Resume
Cover Letter (of not more than 1 page) addressing the essential criteria and relevant skills and experience
Transcript

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview with Praetorian Aeronautics.

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

Prior to Applying

We encourage you to attend University of Adelaide’s Career Services Workshops focusing on resume and cover letter building, and interview techniques. Learn how to build your resume for success or brush up on your interview techniques.

Please ensure you have room in your program to complete an internship. If you have questions about accommodating an internship, please speak to your Faculty Program Advisor before applying.

ABOUT PRAETORIAN AERONAUTICS

Praetorian Aeronautics is a highly innovative and agile aerospace technology company developing the next generation of autonomous aerial vehicles. Praetorian’s team have developed high performance crewed and uncrewed systems for the Australian Defence Force and allied nations, and today are further advancing the field of autonomous systems. Their development programs offer an opportunity to work at the forefront of defence technology as they bring to market multiple projects for their customers both in Australia and overseas.