Advanced Materials for Hypersonics
Engineering, IT, Mathematics and Statistics
PLEASE NOTE
- Due to the sensitivity and security of this project, students must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency to apply.
- This research internship is funded in partnership with Space Research Network (SRN), students must be from an SRN member university to apply. This includes most NSW Universities and ANU (USyd, UTS, UNSW, MQ, UoN, WSU, UoW, ANU).
ABOUT THE INDUSTRY PARTNER
Northrop Grumman is a global defence company with an enviable reputation for developing new technologies for use in space, air, land, sea and undersea. Northrop Grumman define and redefine what’s possible with people and teams constantly questioning, problem-solving and creating new ways to tackle seemingly impossible challenges.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
An opportunity to work with an industry leader in new technology development and to further advance your research outcomes on the path to commercialization.
RESEARCH TO BE CONDUCTED
The project aim is to assess the different materials that would be suitable for hypersonic flight. The materials considered should include metals and alloys, composites, polymers, ceramics and carbon-carbon compounds and thermal protective coatings. The assessment criteria should include resistance to heat, structural integrity under aerodynamic stress, resistance to oxidation and ablation, and strength to weight ratio.
SKILLS WISH LIST
If you’re a postgraduate research student and meet some or all the below we want to hear from you. We strongly encourage women, indigenous and disadvantaged candidates to apply:
- Materials and coating
- Advanced manufacturing
- Thermal and structural properties during hypersonic flight
RESEARCH OUTCOMES
The project report will detail the strengths and limitation of each material considered with respect to each assessment criterion.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
The intern will receive $3,300 per month of the internship, usually in the form of scholarship payments.
It is expected that the intern will primarily undertake this research project during regular business hours and maintain contact with their academic mentor throughout the internship either through face-to-face or phone meetings as appropriate.
The intern and their academic mentor will have the opportunity to negotiate the project’s scope, milestones and timeline during the project planning stage.
Please note, applications are reviewed regularly and this internship may be filled prior to the advertised closing date if a suitable applicant is identified. Early submissions are encouraged.
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