Rocket Lab NZ - Internship 2026

Our internship program offers opportunities across multiple areas. Please take a moment to review these options and select one field that best align with your goals and career aspirations:

Fluid Propulsion & Safety
Work on fluid dynamics, pressure systems, and safety-critical designs for launch vehicles and ground systems. Ideal for candidates with expertise in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and system reliability.

Software & Automation
Streamline workflows, optimize design processes, and develop cutting-edge software and automation tools for spacecraft, launch operations, and production systems. Ideal for candidates with expertise in lean design principles, programming, data engineering, and system integration.

Avionics & Electronics
Design, test, and qualify avionics systems, RF components, and electronics for launch vehicles and safety-critical systems. Ideal for candidates with electrical engineering, embedded systems, and hardware testing expertise.

Guidance & Navigation
Contribute to mission design, GNSS studies, and navigation systems for spacecraft and satellites. Perfect for candidates with a background in aerospace engineering, mathematics, or physics.

Mechanical Assembly & Production
Design and optimize manufacturing processes, fixtures, and production lines for aerospace systems and components. Suited for candidates with mechanical engineering, mechatronics, and hands-on manufacturing experience.

Thermal Systems & Testing
Conduct rigorous testing and verification of thermal protection systems and structural components for launch vehicles. Perfect for candidates with expertise in thermal analysis, materials testing, and mechanical engineering.