Ground Systems Engineering Mechanical Intern (Nov 2024)

Your role

As a Ground Systems Engineering Mechanical Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Auckland, NZ, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the team to help design and develop the hardware that will launch our Electron vehicle into space.

The Ground Systems Engineering team develops a wide variety of systems including the design and build of test sites, launch sites, and support equipment.

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
• Collaborate with experienced mechanical engineers to learn sound engineering practices and bridge the gap between your University studies and real-world applications
• Help design and build fluid panels for gases and cryogenics to support our Electron Launch Vehicle

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 knowledge and experience you bring to the role, your ability to lead development projects without supervision, and your ability to successfully collaborate across teams to deliver results.

• 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 Chemical/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics, Mechanicals of Materials, Engineering Design
• Interests in fluid systems, mechanisms, and structural design.
• Relevant knowledge and experience in Hand Calculations, Siemens NX, Solidworks
• Industry Hands-on knowledge of 3D printing, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance, machining
• Able to read and produce basic piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)

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