Aerospace Systems Engineering Intern

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from engineers

Exposure to space systems

Opportunity to work on reusable launch

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Auckland is seeking a Systems Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience on Neutron development, working with engineers across disciplines.“

You will be mentored, document requirements, support verification, and contribute to integration and testing of spaceflight systems. This internship offers exposure to cutting-edge rocket and spacecraft technologies and a collaborative, innovative team environment.

Qualifications

• Final year of Engineering degree (Bachelors, Masters, or PhD)
• Minimum B+ GPA or higher
• 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, lab, or project)
• Ability to self-manage in a fast-paced environment
• Proven communication and collaboration with engineers

Responsibilities

• Work with mentor and engineers to apply knowledge and grow technical skills
• Support creation and documentation of system architectures and use cases
• Assist in eliciting requirements and organizing them in the Requirements Tool
• Ensure design meets standards, safety, and stakeholder expectations
• Document and manage system interfaces between stakeholder groups
• Maintain and organize project and system requirements
• Assess and communicate system status relative to performance
• Support verification and ensure alignment with verification strategy
• Perform verification tests and document results
• Manage technical data and ensure data quality for cross-team exchange
• Identify key system interactions and drive informed decisions
• Document breakdown of project into systems and subsystems
• Contribute to integration activities to bring the final product together

Skills

Final year engineering student

Strong communication

Self-management in fast-paced env

Aerospace passion

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelors/Masters/PhD)

Job description

Rocket Lab in Auckland is seeking a Systems Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience on Neutron development, working with engineers across disciplines.“

You will be mentored, document requirements, support verification, and contribute to integration and testing of spaceflight systems. This internship offers exposure to cutting-edge rocket and spacecraft technologies and a collaborative, innovative team environment.