Development Engineering Intern - Neutron Thrust ModuleNew

The opportunity

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…

What you'll do

  • Produce and rapidly iterate conceptual designs in CAD for structures and: mechanisms across Neutron's Thrust Module

  • Proactively identify and solve technical challenges to allow projects to proceed safely and at pace

  • Feed testing outcomes back into the design and manufacture process to promote continuous improvement

  • Produce design documentation, FMEA, P&IDs, ICDs, etc.

  • Support the testing of structures and mechanisms, including composites and: metallic components, and integrated structural, mechanical and fluids assemblies

  • Develop test plans, monitor test activities, and post-process and document: test data to verify functional and performance requirements

What they're looking for

  • Produce test jigs/fixtures to aid with fabrication, assembly, and development: testing of components & assemblies
  • Contribute to the build of structures and mechanisms across Neutron's Thrust Module
  • Author work instructions for building
  • Work under pressure to meet tight deadlines