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Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Composites

Rocket Lab Ltd.Auckland, NZ
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Experience Level

Entry Level

Qualifications

Qualifications:Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. Basic understanding of composite materials and manufacturing processes. Familiarity with mechanical testing methods and data analysis. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

About the job

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab Ltd. is a space technology company focused on launch services, spacecraft design, manufacturing, and satellite components. The team builds rockets and satellites that support scientific research, Earth observation, national security, and technology demonstrations around the world.

Electron, Rocket Lab’s small launch vehicle, has become the second most frequently launched U. S. rocket each year, delivering more than 230 satellites to orbit. The company is also developing Neutron, a medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployments. Rocket Lab’s Space Systems division designs and manufactures satellites, payloads, and components, including spacecraft for NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and instruments for the James Webb Space Telescope.

Space Systems at Rocket Lab

The Space Systems team manages the full lifecycle of satellites and their components. This includes building complete spacecraft for lunar and Martian missions, as well as subsystems like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels, star trackers, separation systems, and radios. Engineers, technicians, and designers work together to deliver satellites and components for commercial, government, and defense customers.

Internship Overview: Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Composites

This Auckland-based internship focuses on supporting the qualification of composite materials and mechanical testing activities. The intern will also help develop a flat-patterning and reverse-engineering process for composite materials. The role offers hands-on experience with advanced materials and engineering processes in a space systems context.

About Rocket Lab Ltd.

Rocket Lab is a leader in the aerospace industry, providing end-to-end solutions that span from launch services to satellite design and manufacturing. Our innovations are making space more accessible and facilitating groundbreaking missions that benefit humanity.

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