Create future technologies with us.
At Rheinmetall Defence Australia, we believe in investing early in the next generation of talent. That’s why we are committed to helping grads and interns grow, learn and make a real impact from day one. Don’t just take our word for it – our grads and interns rated us top in the Defence Industry for Culture (4.8 out of 5) and Work-Life Balance (4.9 out of 5) on the Prosple Top 100 Employers list, where we ranked #91 overall. We’ve also been recognised by AAGE, coming in at #3 for Top Intern Programs (Small Programs) in both 2024 and 2025.
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Rheinmetall Graduate Program
Our graduate program provides a platform to launch careers in the defence industry, providing a strong technical foundation through mentoring, technical rotations and development programs while offering opportunities to work on innovative projects and future technologies.
All graduates are offered permanent positions from the outset, and we have two main intakes in January and July (however we are able to accommodate other start dates).
Our week-long Induction Program provides an in-depth introduction to our business and projects.
Rotations give graduates exposure to a variety of teams, projects and locations providing them an understanding of the potential career pathways available.
Mentoring and support is provided to all graduates, with peer mentors who help them settle in and technical mentors who guide their development and provide career direction.
Development is a focus at all stages of our employee’s careers but particularly early on from a technical, safety and professional standpoint.
To learn more about where your career after university can go with Rheinmetall, check out our Graduate Stories on Prosple
Rheinmetall Summer Internship Program
The Rheinmetall Summer Internship Program is the perfect foot-in-the-door to the tight-knit defence industry in Australia. We provide paid work experience to students who are currently in their penultimate or final year of undergraduate study and the program is the primary pathway into our Graduate Program.
Offered from November to February, the program provides students with hands-on experience, challenging real world projects, professional development opportunities and structured performance feedback. It also gives students the chance to determine their interest in the defence industry, and gives Rheinmetall an opportunity to make early offers for the following year's graduate positions. Many of our interns also continue working part time during their final year of university, studies permitting. We are considering applications from students in the following disciplines:
- Engineering (Mechanical/Mechatronics, Electrical, Software, Industrial Design)
- Commercial, Finance, Procurement
- Cyber Security
- Human Resources
Meet our Interns and Graduates
Step into our world and see what it’s really like to kick-start your career at Rheinmetall. From hands-on experience to real impact, our grads and interns are supported to grow, learn and shape the future – one project at a time.
“I highly recommend Rheinmetall’s Summer Internship Program. The onboarding process was smooth, organised and easy to navigate. I felt welcomed and supported by my mentor/supervisor, graduate buddy, project team members and the Early Careers team, who reached out to me before day 1 even started. In week 1, the interns were fortunate to hear from people all across the business and get a tour of the incredible facilities at MILVEHCOE. I love that I have been able to perform design work on real, exciting projects and learn from many experienced people.”
Graduate Mechanical Engineer at Rheinmetall Defence Australia
"Working at Rheinmetall has been an incredibly rewarding step in my engineering journey. It’s been a fantastic opportunity to contribute to such an exciting and impactful industry, work on real-world projects, and develop professionally. The experience has been invaluable, and I cannot recommend it enough!"
Engineering Intern at Rheinmetall Defence Australia
"My Summer Internship at RDA was an invaluable experience full of inspiration and guidance towards a fulfilling engineering career. It has been exciting to be a part of real progress towards real-world solutions and see the results and significance of the work. Throughout my entire time here at RDA I have felt supported and have been treated as one of the team. The supportive team environment allowed me to grow both my technical and professional skills which has significantly contributed to my confidence in pursuing a career in engineering. I highly commend RDA for creating such a wonderful Summer Internship Program and I am grateful for the opportunity."
Engineering Intern at Rheinmetall Defence Australia
"My Internship at Rheinmetall Defence Australia has provided me with an extensive range of experience to enhance my skill as an engineer and has taught me new ones. The exposure to the defence industry and more broadly engineering as a whole, has been invaluable and has helped boosted my passion for my career.”
Engineering Intern at Rheinmetall Defence Australia
From coffee to kick-off meetings, prototyping to problem-solving – see what a day at Rheinmetall really looks like through the eyes of our grads.
Margaux Edwards
Job Title: Graduate Engineer
University attended: Queensland University of Technology
Degree qualification: Bachelor (Honours) of Mechatronic Engineering
Year of graduation: 2025
Raeph Mason
Job Title: Graduate EngineerUniversity attended: University of Queensland
Degree qualification: Bachelor (Honours) of Mechanical Engineering