Engineering Undergraduate (Internship) Program 2026/27 

ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

ASC’s Undergraduate Program is a highly regarded introduction into a career in the defence industry. It’s not just the job, it’s the skills you learn, the multi-skilled team you work alongside, and the experiences that you simply won't find with any other organisation.

ASC’s Undergraduate Program:

Not quite ready for graduation yet? If you are in your penultimate year, you can still join our engineering teams through our Undergraduate Program commencing in late November 2026.

Based on-site at Osborne in SA, or onsite at Henderson in WA, the ASC Undergraduate Program will run through the university summer holiday period and will provide opportunity for you to interact with various departments, not only within our engineering sector but throughout the business. Our program will offer exposure to our diverse, multi-skilled engineering teams.

Following successful completion of the program, you will have the opportunity to continue your career in our Graduate Program.

About You

You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills along with a logical approach to problem solving. Your conceptual ability and technical analysis skills will enable you to apply the appropriate tools, systems, and methodology within a practical engineering setting. 

We are on the lookout for our next team of Engineering Undergraduates undertaking Bachelor Degrees in one of the following Engineering disciplines or equivalent:

Electrical:

Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic, Aerospace (Electrical)

Mechanical:

Mechanical, Mechatronic, Aerospace, Marine and Offshore, Manufacturing

Structural (Mechanical Stress Analysis):

Aerospace, Mechanical, Aeronautical Engineering, Maritime, Civil, Naval Architecture

Materials:

Materials Science (laboratory experience desirable), Chemical, Process

Software:

Software, Computer Systems, Computer Science

Naval Architecture:

Naval Architecture

About ASC

ASC has served as Australia’s submarine builder and sustainer for over 35 years. ASC built the Collins Class submarine and now sustains the fleet in Osborne, South Australia and in Henderson, Western Australia. Supported by its predominantly Australian supply chain and a highly skilled workforce, we deliver submarine capability and availability to the Royal Australian Navy.

ASC Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose
• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save
• Diversity focused workplace, proudly endorsed by Work180

Eligibility and Requirements

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.