Engineering Graduate Program 2027

Hanwha Defence Australia; Avalon; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness days off

Competitive salary

Health and wellbeing platform

Travel to testing sites

Job summary

Hanwha Defence Australia invites recent engineering graduates to join a two-year graduate program based at Avalon Airport VIC and Melbourne CBD. You’ll work on real defence projects, rotate across engineering teams and locations, and receive tailored training, mentorship and clear growth paths.

Participants will gain hands-on experience in aerospace, electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, manufacturing, software or systems disciplines, with opportunities to travel to testing sites and contribute

Qualifications

• Final year of study or recently graduated in one of the listed engineering disciplines.
• Australian Citizen required for Defence security clearance.
• Able to commence in February 2027 and complete a 24-month program.
• Willingness to travel to different testing sites and rotate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Work on real defence engineering projects that matter.
• Rotate across teams and locations to broaden experience.
• Engage in tailored training, mentorship and growth opportunities.
• Contribute to problem solving and innovative engineering initiatives.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Mechatronics

Manufacturing

Software engineering

Systems engineering

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Final year student or recent graduate

Job description

Hanwha Defence Australia – Avalon Airport VIC

Launch Your Engineering Career Where Innovation Meets Impact

Are you ready to launch your engineering career and actually make a difference?

At Hanwha Defence Australia, we are a comprehensive defence solution provider focused on real impact and real growth.

We are looking for our next cohort of Engineering graduates who wish to shape the future of defence through technology, creativity and innovation.

This isn't just another graduate program, it's your launchpad to an incredible career. We will help turn your ideas and ambition into something extraordinary.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for applicants who are studying or recently graduated in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Software or Systems who:

• Are passionate about solving problems and pushing boundaries;
• Are curious, adaptable and ready to learn;
• Want to make a real impact and difference;
• Thrive through teamwork and collaboration; and
  
• Have a particular interest in any of the following engineering disciplines: Human Factors, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Reliability Testing, Verification & Validation, Software and Electronic Architecture.

What's in it for you

Our graduates are trusted with real responsibility, working on projects that will transform the defence industry. Along the way, you will learn from industry experts, with tailored training, mentorship and endless opportunities to grow.

Our program offers:

• Hands-on experience: Get involved in real engineering projects that matter.
• Career acceleration: Rotate across teams, explore your interests and find your fit.
• Mentorship and support: Learn from experts who want to see you succeed.
• Personal growth: Develop technical and professional skills that will set you apart.
• Endless opportunities: Build a career that can take you into specialist engineering roles.
• Social opportunities: Build connections with your graduate cohort along the way; and
• Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefits including flexibility, generous wellness days off, competitive salaries and a health and wellbeing platform.

The program will begin in early February 2027 for a duration of 24 months, based at either our Melbourne CBD office and/or our H-ACE facility at Avalon. The program will also involve travelling to different testing sites. You will dive into real projects, solve real problems and discover just how far your ideas can take you.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be in your final year of study or have completed your degree within the last 12 months;
• Be an Australian Citizen (required for Defence Security Clearance);
• Be available to commence early February 2027;
• Understand relevant engineering technologies and domains;
• Be able to produce, analyse, and interpret technical reports; and
• Be able to apply engineering principles, theories, and concepts to solve problems.
  

Our Values

At Hanwha Defence Australia, we embrace the core values of Challenge, Dedication, and Integrity, established in the spirit of trust and loyalty. If you want to be part of this exciting journey, now is the time to join us.

Applications close at 12:00 PM on 6 November 2026.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, and veterans and their families.