Undergraduate Engineer Program (Internship)

Launch your career with ASC, and gain skills and experience you won’t get anywhere else
 
Our 12-week paid Undergraduate Engineer Program (or 20 weeks depending on the requirement of your degree) is a highly regarded introduction to an engineering career within the defence industry. Over the summer period, you will work on real projects that support the Royal Australian Navy and work alongside knowledgeable and experienced submarine tradespeople in the nation.
 
We have opportunities available at our ASC sites in Osborne, South Australia, and Henderson, Western Australia.

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The 2026-27 ASC Undergraduate Engineer Program intake is now open. For more information and to lodge your application, hit the button below.

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Step 1: Online Application

To apply, upload your CV, cover letter and your most recent academic transcript. Our Recruitment Team will then assess your application against our criteria.

Step 2: Phone Screen

Successful applicants will be sent an invitation to participate in a phone screen. This is your chance to share what you know about ASC, your academic journey, work experience and motivations for applying to our Undergraduate Engineer Program.

Step 3: Final Interview

If you progress to the next stage, you will be invited to complete a case study and participate in either a face-to-face interview through our assessment centre or a virtual interview (interstate candidates).

If you have been invited to participate in an assessment centre, ensure you are aware of the location, time and follow our dress code requirements. We will consider your level of engagement, communications skills, and how you interact in a group setting. Relax as much as possible – let your personality and strengths shine through.

Step 4: Background Checks

Our Recruitment Team will complete a thorough background check to ensure you meet our requirements and security clearance obligations. The process will involve a reference check, national police check, pre-employment medical and document verification.

Who can apply?

Students who in their penultimate year and studying one of the following disciplines may apply:

Electrical

  • Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic or Aerospace (Electrical)

Materials

  • Materials Science (laboratory experience desirable), Chemical or Process

Mechanical

  • Mechanical, Mechatronic, Aerospace, Marine and Offshore or Manufacturing

Naval Architecture

  • Naval Architecture

Software

  • Software, Computer Systems or Computer Science
Structural (Mechanical Stress Analysis)
  • Aerospace, Mechanical, Aeronautical Engineering, Maritime, Civil, Naval Architecture

Please note that recruitment for the above disciplines is dependent upon ASC’s organisational needs. Applications may vary throughout the year and may reopen at any time.

If you have already graduated or are graduating this year, please refer to our Graduate Engineer Program.

ASC Graduates - in their own words

"ASC has a wide range of opportunities for engineers. As part of my BE in mechatronics from the University of Adelaide, I completed a 12-week undergraduate internship at ASC and saw the number of different aspects of the submarine work here. Within six months I was a subsystem technical lead on the sonar upgrade, working with ASC personnel and people from our major suppliers – it was a great experience."
Sarah
Graduate engineer | Osborne, SA
"What stood out to me about the Graduate Program was the ability to move around and do different things. ASC has the leading group of engineers in the submarine space – bar none. So it’s exciting to be working with a company in which it’s possible to develop to that level. If you are prepared to put your hand up and take an interest, there’s plenty to do, that’s for sure. I’m flat out at the moment."
Hugo
Graduate engineer | Osborne, SA