Development Engineering Intern

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>ABOUT ROCKET LAB</strong></p> <p>Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more - all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.  </p> <p>Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. </p> <div style="padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;"><iframe style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1028198769?h=22add6027e&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" width="" height=""></iframe></div></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">ABOUT ROCKET LAB</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. We're opening access to space to improve life on Earth through our Electron rocket and Neutron launch vehicle programs, alongside our space systems business. The listing location is Auckland, NZ.

Key facts

What you'll do

• <div class="content-intro"><p><strong>ABOUT ROCKET LAB</strong></p> <p>Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more - all with the goal of opening access to space.
• The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.  </p> <p>Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S.
• rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment.
• Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. </p> <div style="padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;"><iframe style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1028198769?h=22add6027e&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" width="" height=""></iframe></div></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">ABOUT ROCKET LAB</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. We're opening access to space to improve life on Earth through our Electron rocket and Neutron launch vehicle programs, alongside our space systems business.
• From pioneering carbon composite rocket technology to delivering reliable and rapid launch services, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible in aerospace.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">ABOUT THE ROLE</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We're looking for a motivated intern to join our Neutron Mechanical team in Auckland.
• As a Development Engineering Intern on the Neutron Thrust Module, you'll work across a broad set of vehicle domains including structural, mechanical, fluid, and thermal systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You'll collaborate directly with analysis and manufacturing engineers to produce concepts, detailed designs, and drawing packages for metallic and composite components & assemblies. You'll also be hands-on in performing development and qualification tests, refining designs, and ensuring Neutron's materials, components, and assemblies meet their functional and performance requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This is an opportunity to work on real space technology projects and contribute to missions that are literally reaching for the stars.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">WHAT YOU WILL DO</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Design</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Produce and rapidly iterate conceptual designs in CAD for structures and mechanisms across Neutron's T

Requirements

• As a Development Engineering Intern on the Neutron Thrust Module, you'll work across a broad set of vehicle domains including structural, mechanical, fluid, and thermal systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You'll collaborate directly with analysis and manufacturing engineers to produce concepts, detailed designs, and drawing packages for metallic and composite components & assemblies. You'll also be hands-on in performing development and qualification tests, refining designs, and ensuring Neutron's materials, components, and assemblies meet their functional and performance requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This is an opportunity to work on real space technology projects and contribute to missions that are literally reaching for the stars.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">WHAT YOU WILL DO</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Design</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Produce and rapidly iterate conceptual designs in CAD for structures and mechanisms across Neutron's T

About Rocket Lab Corporation

Rocket Lab Corporation builds and flies Electron, an orbital rocket that places small satellites into precise sun-synchronous and polar orbits. Teams design, test, and operate launch vehicles and spacecraft at mission control, working through lift-off and flight phases.

The company also offers managed payload integration and ground services. People here run hands-on experiments, analyze telemetry, and iterate on hardware and software between launches.

About the location

The posting places this role in Auckland, NZ. Local hiring markets vary in interview pace and compensation bands. Location copy is here so readers understand the geography attached to the title.