Systems Engineer Intern

Department: Australia

Employment Type: Intern - AU

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Start Date: 23rd November 2026 

End Date: 26th February 2027

About Lunar Outpost Oceania

Are you ready to undertake systems engineering design efforts that expand the frontiers of space exploration?

Lunar Outpost Oceania is seeking a talented Systems Engineering Intern to join our fast-paced, dynamic team.In this role, you will design and develop systems for spacecraft and associated technologies. Your work will contribute to groundbreaking projects in lunar mobility and in-situ resource utilisation.

During this 12 week internship, you will be required to work on a full time basis onsite in Burnley.

Applicants must have full, unrestricted working rights for Australia. 

Position Description

As a Systems Engineering Intern, you will:

• Assist with the development, analysis, and maintenance of system requirements.
• Support the creation and management of interface documentation
• Help maintain requirements between system and subsystems, across hardware and software
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and engineering workshops.
• Contribute to the development, execution, and reporting of verification and validation activities
• Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure system designs satisfy stakeholder requirements.
• Prepare technical presentations, reports, and engineering review materials.
• Contribute effectively to team objectives and project milestones.
• Adhere to safety protocols and quality standards at all stages of work.

Preferred Disciplines

Systems Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience studying an engineering discipline at university.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical and software engineers.
• Confidence to participate in design reviews and provide feedback and recommendations to improve system performance.
• Must be legally permitted to work in Australia
  

Lunar Outpost Oceania is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against protected 
characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran 
status). We want all employees (including executives and HR) to treat others with respect and 
professionalism.