Intern-MechanicalEngineer

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Protected (Baseline) TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time ## **Description** Kickstart your engineering career on one of Australia’s most critical Defence aviation programs. As a **Mechanical Engineer Intern** at Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA)**, **you’ll gain hands-on exposure supporting the**** KC‑30A fleet - an aircraft central to the Royal Australian Air Force’s air-to-air refuelling and transport capability. Working alongside experienced engineers and Defence professionals, you’ll apply your university learning in a real-world environment while contributing to meaningful outcomes that support Australia’s national security. **What you’ll be doing** You’ll be part of a supportive engineering team and will be guided every step of the way while you: * Support mechanical engineering activities across aircraft sustainment and support * Help prepare engineering documentation, reports, and technical data * Assist with engineering investigations and problem-solving tasks * Learn how engineering changes are managed in a regulated aviation environment * Work alongside engineers, logistics and Defence stakeholders * Gain exposure to Defence aviation standards, safety processes, and best practice This 12 week internship is designed to help you learn, grow, and gain confidence in a real Defence engineering environment. **This role is based at our Springfield Lakes office in Brisbane, Queensland.** **Eligibility requirements:** We’re looking for curious, motivated students who are keen to learn: * Currently studying a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (or similar) * Interested in aviation, Defence, or complex engineering systems * Happy to ask questions and learn from others * Strong attention to detail with a willingness to problem‑solve * Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset * Australian citizenship (required to work on Defence prog