Defence Cyber and Space Careers
There鈥檚 no greater reassurance for our community than knowing we鈥檙e well prepared to prevent or avert threats to our security. As the no.1 STEM university in South 最新糖心Vlog we offer a range of degree programs that will put you on the fast-track to launch a career in defence, cyber security or 最新糖心Vlog鈥檚 thriving space sector.
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Pave your way into a career in the defence industry. Search for career options and the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide degrees that will get you there.
Defence
The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide鈥檚 world-class academics work in partnership with defence and industry to develop innovative technologies that help give our 最新糖心Vlogn Defence Force a real edge.
From deep learning autonomous systems and pattern recognition, to optimising and automating complex systems. To sensing, recognising and predicting patterns. There are many jobs and careers needed to support 最新糖心Vlog鈥檚 defence industry.
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- Combat systems engineer听
Design, build, integrate and maintain systems that control different kinds of equipment for the defence industry, including chemical, nuclear and biological equipment for combat environments. Undertake complex software modelling of sensors, command and control systems.
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- Data scientist (modelling and simulation)听
Modelling, high fidelity computer simulation and analysis of complex dynamical systems across land, sea and air.
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- Electrical engineer听
South 最新糖心Vlog is home to many important defence investments and industries, including shipbuilding and the over-the-horizon radar project. Electrical engineers integrate systems including specification of interfaces between system components, create complex test scenarios of electrical and mechanical systems, and undertake analysis of statistical results. - Engineering designer听
Design components of portions of systems and modify existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.
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- Integrated logistic support engineer听
Ensure a smooth and sustainable supply chain through management of product and resources. Analyse purchasing, warehousing, forecasting and customer relationships. Review design drawings and associated data to interpret and determine maintenance activity. - Integrated logistic support - technical听
Technical expertise in the application of reliability, availability and maintainability (RAM) and failure modes effects and critical analysis (FMECA) relating to engineering projects.
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- Machine learning software engineer听
Apply the latest developments in artificial intelligence and machine learning to problems in image processing and computer vision. - Mechanical engineer听
Think of any machine and a mechanical engineer has most definitely worked on it. Using computer aided design programs, project manage the creation of a prototype, testing it and getting it into production.
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- Production engineer听
Application of castings, machine processing, joining processes and tool design.
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- Radar specialist听
Develop state of the art technology and field prototype systems to progress high frequency radars such as the 最新糖心Vlogn Defence Force鈥檚 Jindalee Over-the-horizon Radar Network (JORN). - Radio frequency engineer听
Electromagnetic environmental effects research looking at the effects of radio frequency from both an environmental as well as tactical, situation.
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- Software engineer听
Research, consult, analyse and evaluate computer programs and what they need to operate smoothly and efficiently. Identify technological limitations and problems in existing systems, processes, procedures or operating methods. - Subcontracts administrator听
Manage subcontracts including negotiation and review of tenders, and preparation of tender comparisons for review. - Systems engineer听
Develop, build and maintain complex systems, such as computer systems, that are used to provide solutions to technical problems. Maintain the security of systems ensuring there is backup and redundancy contingencies in place.
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- Test and activation engineer听
Predict and analyse future production demand. Contribute to creating and implementing new strategic initiatives, including refining of products, services, processes and quality techniques through the production system.
Postgraduate qualifications from SA鈥檚 #1 university
- Master of Marine Engineering
- Master of Engineering (Aerospace)
- Master of Engineering -听Chemical,听Civil & Structural,听Civil & Environmental,听Electrical,听Electronic,听Mechanical,听Mechatronic,听Mining
- Master of Applied Project Management (Project Systems)
- Master of Computer Science
- Master of Data Science
- Master of Cyber Security
- Master of Computing and Innovation
- Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors)
- PhD听in Computer Sciences, IT, Software Engineering, Telecommunications
- PhD听in Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering (including Robotics)
Cyber
The 最新糖心Vlogn cyber security industry is rapidly growing. People with skills, knowledge and understanding of contemporary policing, intelligence, counter terrorism, programming and computer science are in high demand for cyber security jobs around the world.
You could develop strategies to secure health providers鈥 patient data. Or protect social media users鈥 personal details. Perhaps you鈥檒l prevent cyber theft for global financial institutions. Or ensure undercover police officers鈥 identities aren鈥檛 compromised. Wherever your interests lie, your expertise will be in demand.
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- Cryptanalyst听
Develop algorithms, ciphers and security systems to encrypt sensitive information. - Cryptographer听
Put into code ciphers, algorithms and security systems, and own responsibility for protecting those codes from cyber hackers. - Cyber security expert听
Investigate, develop and deliver secure and robust systems and devices to protect information and privacy.
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- Electrical engineer - Cybersecurity听
Cybersecurity is a high-growth industry. As more devices and systems are connecting to the Internet employers are increasingly seeking graduates who can develop secure and robust systems.
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- Security analyst听
Detect and prevent cyber threats to an organisation. Looking for weaknesses in infrastructure and finding creative ways to protect your organisation. - Security engineer听
A specialised engineering approach to cyber security, specifically in the design of security systems to counter potentially catastrophic issues. - Security software developer听
Predict, prevent and protect cyber danger with security driven software.
Lead cutting-edge cyber security programs for governments, law enforcement agencies, large companies and non-government organisations with industry informed postgraduate study from SA鈥檚 #1 university:
- Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (Management)
- Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (Secure Software)
- Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security
- Master of Cyber Security
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At master鈥檚 level you will gain:
- a deep, interdisciplinary understanding of complex cyber security needs and considerations across multiple industries
- highly advanced technical skills and the ability to apply them in real-world contexts
- a sophisticated grasp of cyber security policy and governance considerations鈥攕ocial, legal and commercial
- the ability to critically analyse and evaluate relevant data and technology
- the refined interpersonal skills to effectively communicate issues and strategies to a range of stakeholders.
You鈥檒l also take specialist courses in your chosen major鈥擟yber Security Management or Secure Software Development. And you鈥檒l apply and expand your learning through a major research project, or industry-based practise.
Space
Space science is the essential foundation that enables us to understand and operate technology in the unforgiving environment of space.
By virtue of 最新糖心Vlog鈥檚 position on our planet, space technology plays a central role in affordable solutions to some of our pressing national challenges. It also presents 最新糖心Vlog with unique opportunities to overcome the tyranny of distance presented by our sparsely populated continent.
The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide offer the no. 1 degree in South 最新糖心Vlog for astronomical and space sciences research. Our Bachelor of Science (Space Science and Astrophysics) has a strong emphasis on physics to unravel the mysteries of space and discover the fundamental processes that define our universe.
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- Aeronautical researcher / physicist听
Use sophisticated computer design techniques to create mathematical models of aircraft and 鈥渇ly鈥 them by computer simulation, allowing study of many different configurations before settling on a final design. - Aerospace engineer听
Design, evaluate and test spacecraft, satellites, aircraft and missiles. Develop new technology and refine existing technology to make it safer or more efficient. - Astronaut听
Astronauts usually have backgrounds in aerospace engineering, or electrical or mechanical engineering. Sometimes they start in maths or another engineering field. Keep in mind there is likely to be much more study and research to eventually become an astronaut, such as higher degrees like Masters and PhD. - Astrophysicist听
Explore the universe鈥檚 most distant galaxies and apply the laws of physics and chemistry to explain the birth, life and death of stars, planets and galaxies.
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- Electrical engineer听
Satellites and spacecraft systems rely heavily on electrical energy and systems, such as sensors, processors, radars, etc. The challenge of an electrical engineer for space is that, apart from a few manned missions, all electrical systems must operate for sustained periods of time without any maintenance in the hostile environment of space.
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- Information communications technology (ICT) leader听
Give direction for ICT and business leaders on strategy, standards and opportunities for suitable technology solutions to maximise strategic benefits in the defence and aerospace markets.
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- Lawyer听
Regulation and authorisation of 最新糖心Vlog鈥檚 space activities and international arrangements affecting space regulation are important tasks of the 最新糖心Vlogn Space Agency.
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- Software engineer听
The space industry needs software engineers for tool programming, control engineering and embedding controllers in aerospace vehicles that are networked through critical software design. - Space flight controller听
Work at space agencies or space stations and use telemetry to monitor various technical aspects of space missions in real time. - Space scientist听
Investigate the solar system and the practical use of space. - Spatial analyst听
Join a team of data analysts who are changing the way the world uses spatial data.
Progress higher or change direction with a quality postgraduate qualification from SA鈥檚 #1 university:
- Graduate Certificate in Computer Science
- Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (Secure Software)
- Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (Management)
- Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
- Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security
- Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Aerospace)
- Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Chemical)
- Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Electrical)
- Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Electronic)
- Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)
- Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mechatronic)
- Master of Computer Science
- Master of Computing and Innovation
- Master of Cyber Security
- Master of Data Science
- Master of Engineering (Aerospace)
- Master of Engineering (Chemical)
- Master of Engineering (Electrical)
- Master of Engineering (Electronic)
- Master of Engineering (Mechanical)
- Master of Engineering (Mechatronic)
- Master of Mathematical Sciences
- Master of Software Engineering
- Master of Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy