Spaceflight Software Intern - Telemetry & Tools

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from world‑class engineers

Hands‑on aerospace projects

Career opportunities in space industry

Exposure to rocket systems

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Flight Software Intern to contribute to the Neutron program in New Zealand. You will develop software in Python and possibly C++, enhance telemetry tooling, and automate data post-processing for test and simulation data.

You will work with a team across departments, improving robustness of C++ code and expanding live data viewing tools while gaining mentorship and exposure to cutting‑edge rocket systems.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in engineering, computer science, or similar discipline.
• Experience with C++ or Python.
• Experience with Git version control.
• A good understanding of software development workflows.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Passion for aerospace, space technology, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Development of software in Python and possibly in C++.
• Enhance simulation Python tooling.
• Automate post processing of test and simulation data.
• Analysis of test and simulation data.
• Enhance user tooling for live TM data viewing.
• Robustness and testing improvements to C++ codebase.
• Collaborate with engineers and team members across multiple departments.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute innovative ideas.

Skills

C++

Python

Git

Software workflows

Communication

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in engineering, computer science, or similar

Tools

Git version control

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Flight Software Intern to contribute to the Neutron program in New Zealand. You will develop software in Python and possibly C++, enhance telemetry tooling, and automate data post-processing for test and simulation data.

You will work with a team across departments, improving robustness of C++ code and expanding live data viewing tools while gaining mentorship and exposure to cutting‑edge rocket systems.