Avionics Systems Engineering Intern (Oct 2024)

Your role

As an Avionics Systems Engineering Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Auckland, NZ, the intern will be working closely with the Avionics Development team to support the overall electrical architecture of the Electron launch vehicle when new systems or devices are introduced, as well as during requirement changes or optimization projects.

What you'll get to do:

• As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees within the department to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically and professionally
• Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges
• Attend frequent 1:1’s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning while providing progress updates
• Enjoy tech talks and network with other interns and employees through social and professional events
• Support the transition of their Rutherford engine harnesses to a new system by creating component libraries, system schematics, harness drawings and harnessing CAD
• Ensure all stakeholder requirements are met by working closely alongside various teams including mechanical design, propulsion, manufacturing engineering and vehicle integration
• Work on the design and build of automated test rigs to support the integrated system testing of Electron

Meet the team. Watch this video:

About you

Ideal candidates will thrive in ambiguity and are excited to work in small, high-performing teams that are focused on continued learning and growth. Success in this position will be measured by the candidate’s knowledge and experience, their ability to lead development projects without supervision, and their ability to successfully collaborate across teams to deliver results.

Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master's or doctorate degree program in an engineering, physics or math discipline and have at least one semester of school remaining post-internship
• Be in good academic standing with a minimum B (3.0) Grade point average or higher
• 3+ months of relevant applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)

These qualifications would be nice to have:

• Pursuing a career in Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering, Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering
• Experience with schematics and P&ID
• Experience with CAD and documentation of process workflows

Additional Requirement:

• Able to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning November 2024. 

How to apply

When applying please include a detailed cover letter stating what interests you about Rocket Lab and this role in particular. Feel free to be creative and stand out in your application and introduction to the team at Rocket Lab. Be sure to include relevant experience /personal or school projects you have completed that align with this role and why you believe you would be the best candidate for this role.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• rocketlabusa.com/careers/
• rocketlabusa.com/careers/internships/
• linkedin.com