Summer Internship Program 2026/2027

Create future technologies with us! 

Looking for a break into the defence industry? We’re always on the lookout for sharp, curious minds to help us build the next generation of defence technology, starting with you.

With over 135 years of innovation behind us, we’re a leading force in defence and mobility technologies - bringing the future of protection, autonomy, and performance to life. Whether you're getting hands-on with high-tech defence projects or shaping your future managing projects, this is purposeful, real-world work. You’ll be involved with complex challenges, future-focused tech, and meaningful innovations from day one.

To learn more about the program from past interns, and what advice they have for you please see the following link: https://au.prosple.com/graduate-employers/rheinmetall/advice

Top-Ranked Intern Program

• #3 in the 2024, 2025 and 2026 AAGE Top Intern Programs
• Prosple Top 100 Employers: #91 in 2023, #94 in 2024 and #80 in 2025
• #5 for Mechanical Engineers according to students in Prosple's graduate survey
• Rated 4.8/5 for Culture and 4.9/5 for Work-Life Balance by grads

About your new role

Based at our world-class Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Brisbane with additional opportunities in Melbourne, we’re growing fast and delivering advanced capability for the Australian Defence Force. Our paid 12 week Summer Internship Program runs from November to February and offers:

• Real projects, not coffee runs;
• Hands-on experience in your chosen field of Engineering;
• Mentoring, feedback and career advice;
• Priority consideration for our Graduate Program; and
• Opportunities to stay on part-time while finishing your degree.

Find Your Why at Rheinmetall

Our values of Safety, Partnership, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT) supports our team members to create a workplace environment where our employees value each other, live up to their promises, communicate openly and work safely every day. 

The experience and skillset best suited to this opportunity include:  

• Students in their penultimate or final year of an engineering degree majoring in:
• Mechanical, Mechatronics, Materials, Aerospace or Industrial Design Engineering
• Electrical, Electronics or Communications Engineering
• Software or Systems Engineering
• Data Analytics, IT or Computer Science
• Business, Supply Chain or Project Management
• You should be free to work full time between 23rd November 2026 and 19th February 2027 with time off over Christmas.
• You need to hold or be eligible to hold an Australian Government Security Clearance (so should have Australian Citizenship).

• Long weekends every second week with a 9-day fortnight;
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
• Flexible Working Arrangements;
• On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family with overall health and wellbeing;
• We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.

Next steps

The recruitment process includes a self-managed online interview and an in-person Assessment Centre which will include group activities and interviews, as well as the opportunity to meet members of our team and check out MILVEHCOE or the Melbourne office.

Apply now!

If you’re successful we’ll need to complete background checks including pre-employment verifications and national police checks.

Applications close: Sunday 16^th August 2025

Please note that we will not be accepting any recruitment agency applications for this role.