Work experience program

Each year, Southern Launch offers a structured Year 10 Work Experience program for students interested in exploring careers in the space industry.

Students gain valuable insight into the operations of Australia's leading commercial space company, with opportunities to learn about areas such as engineering, mission operations, environmental management, communications, business development, project management and range operations.

Applications for the program typically open in April and May each year.

To stay informed about upcoming opportunities, keep an eye on this page and our social media channels for application announcements and program updates.

Program overview

• Careers in Space Workshop

• Introduction to rockets

• Aerostructures workshop

• Flight systems workshop

• Industry excursions - we visit other businesses in the SA space industry

• Flight safety analysis and regulatory approvals workshop

• Manufacture your own rocket

• Rocket launch!

Who are we looking for?

High school students in Year 10 or 11 with a passion for space! Throughout the week students will learn about aeronautical engineering, flight safety, media and communications, space law and avionics systems.

How to apply

Applications will open in April/May 2027.

Location

Southern Launch HQ in Adelaide, South Australia