Rheinmetall
Undergraduate Comms Engineer (Start ASAP)
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- 1 vacancies
- Apply by 6 May 2021
- Start date ASAP
About Rheinmetall Defence Australia
Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) is a major Defence company with operations across Australia and New Zealand delivering specialist Defence capability to the Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force. RDA is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall Group, a global Defence and Automotive technology group based in Dusseldorf, Germany. RDA is a trusted partner to the ADF through its three divisions - Vehicle Systems, Electronics Solutions and Weapons, Ammunition & Protection.
RDA is rapidly growing its Australian footprint to deliver system solutions and capability to the ADF in the areas of mobility, lethality, reconnaissance, protection, and sustainment.
About the Team
This is a rare opportunity for a third or final year university student to gain work experience with Rheinmetall at our Australian Headquarters – MILVEHCOE (Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence). Joining a team of specialist engineers, this role will support the design, integration, and verification of communications systems, subsystems, and components across Rheinmetall programs and platforms, such as the BOXER CRV and LYNX IFV.
About the role
As Undergraduate Comms Engineer (Electrical/RF) you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:
- Conceive of and recommend solutions in response to Requirements;
- Support development and verification of prototypes and to-be-delivered components and systems;
- Develop, release and maintain engineering documentation;
- Participate in formal and informal Design Reviews; and
- Provide problem-solving and continuous improvement support to Production and Through Life Support.
What are we looking for?
Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company's values of Respect, Trust, and Openness. This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises, and communicate openly.
The experience and skillset best suited to this role include:
- Working towards tertiary qualifications in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering;
- Basic awareness of Radiofrequency equipment;
- Basic awareness of Electro-Magnetic Environment;
- A strong interest in RF and communication systems, with a desire to learn more;
- Have excellent written English communication skills using engineering terminology; and
- Must currently hold or be eligible to gain the appropriate Australian Security Clearance.
What's on offer?
- Working in a great team and with exciting products
- Opportunity for career development and further training
- Strong links to our global Rheinmetall community
- Opportunity to work on major projects such as LAND 400
- Attractive Remuneration package with salary sacrificing & novated leases
- Flexibility in workplace settings offering opportunities to work in multiple locations
- Corporate discounts with gyms, private health funds and various car dealerships
- Employee Assistance Program to support our employees and their families overall wellbeing
Join an inclusive culture
Rheinmetall recognises the strength that comes with employee diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive work environment where each employee is treated fairly and respectfully. Diversity is critical to our ability to work successfully as a team regardless of borders, language, or culture. Our workforce includes employees of varying gender, age, race and ethnicity, professional and cultural background.
Veterans are always encouraged to apply for roles at Rheinmetall where they can bring select skills and expertise to the delivery of products and services for our customers.
Next Steps
If you are ready to take the next step, Apply Now!
Rheinmetall may use various recruitment and selection tools and techniques as part of our process, such as video interviewing, online assessments, face-to-face interviews and assessment centres.
The preferred candidate will be required to complete RDA's background checks including pre-employment verification and national police checks.
Applications close: 06 May 2021
Questions
For further information about this opportunity, please call Tali Butler on 0428 881 736 and quote REF#AU00333.
Reviews
As I was lucky enough to place on the concept design team with only a lead engineer and a senior engineer, the two of them gave me significant responsibilities and I was lucky enough to get one-on-one tutelage from them. However, other graduates have not been so lucky.
As a design engineering graduate, I have had two key projects. One of which Rheinmetall held design responsibility. This project involved day-to-day activities such as design brainstorming, 3D modelling (CAD), project meetings, researching current technologies to fit your applications, etc. On the other project, we were not the design responsible body (meaning we were contracting the design work to an external body). However, we have the responsibility to provide our customer with quality that lives up to our standards. In this project, my day-to-day responsibilities include supplier meetings, customer meetings, completing and managing FMEA's (noted issues list), completing action items that come out of the FMEA and occasional site visits.
Workload isn't overwhelming but it doesn't feel like I'm doing nothing either. There are lots of small milestones, to make me feel like I've accomplished something.
About the employer
Rheinmetall
4.4
> 100,000 employees
Defence & Aerospace
Rheinmetall Defence Australia Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall, a mobility and security technology group headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Pros and cons of working at Rheinmetall
Pros
Great team and great work. I have a lot of support from my team and everyone is more than happy to help. The work is fulfilling, enjoyable and always exciting.
Working in the Engineering Department everyone is super knowledgeable and experienced. Everyone is more than happy to share their knowledge and experience with me, helping me to become a better engineer.
Great atmosphere. Manageable workload. Flexible hours.
I am working on exciting projects and I feel I am having an impact on the work I am doing.
The senior engineers I work with are always willing to teach and give advice. I have been lucky enough to work on very interesting subsystems.
Cons
Lack of official registered training.
Although everyone is willing to share knowledge and experience, as a Graduate there is no formal programs or development goals for me to chase in order to help grow my capability.
Requires a 4-month wait for NV-1 security clearance to get into the meat and potatoes of my role.
The lack of official registered training and engineering tools - advanced FEA software, calculation tools such as Python/Matlab.