Sunny's story as STEM Cadet Program Simulation Directorate, Integrated Soldier Systems Branch, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group at

Sunny

STEM Cadet Program Simulation Directorate, Integrated Soldier Systems Branch, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group at Department of Defence

Bachelor of Mechatronics (Honours)

“The STEM Cadetship helps students understand the roles available in the field and allows them to get a foot in the door while studying at university.”

I joined the STEM Cadetship Program as an engineering student in Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) and completed the Program alongside my studies.

I was drawn to the appeal of getting a head-start on work in my field and having the opportunity to join Defence full-time when I finished my studies. The Program also offered flexibility and a wide range of experiences.

The Program was very enjoyable. I was lucky enough to be part of 2 different teams and experienced both acquisition and sustainment phases.

In my first team, I attended and participated in large-scale vehicle testing. I was surprised by the scale and types of testing conducted at Defence.

The STEM Cadetship helps students understand the types of roles available in the field and gives them a foot in the door while studying at university.

Today, I enjoy working in Defence as a full-time APS4 Systems Engineer and I am still learning new things every day.

Griffith University acknowledges the people who are the traditional custodians of the land, pays respect to the Elders, past and present, and extends that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.