Ground Systems Engineering Intern - Instrumentation & Control

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our e...

We're looking for a motivated intern to join our HITL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) team in Auckland. You will maintain and build control systems that enable Rocket Lab Ground Systems to build world class Facilities, to launch and test our Electron and Neutron Launch vehicles faster than they are produced. Your skill will ...

As such you are part of a team that continuously improves. In this spirit you are going to start implementing HITL tests, to verify that failure modes are repeatedly bringing a favourable outcome in simulation. We do that to make sure that the software lives up to the same high standard in every release.

We're looking for a motivated intern to join our HITL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) team in Auckland. You will maintain and build control systems that enable Rocket Lab Ground Systems to build world class Facilities, to launch and test our Electron and Neutron Launch vehicles faster than they are produced. Your skill will aid both operational and design functions. 
As such you are part of a team that continuously improves. In this spirit you are going to start implementing HITL tests, to verify that failure modes are repeatedly bringing a favourable outcome in simulation. We do that to make sure that the software lives up to the same high standard in every release. 
Under this program you have the opportunity to take one of these improvements and develop them into a tool under the guidance of a senior/principal engineer. Your collaboration will help optimise the team's time and enable knowledge transfer over generations of engineers. 
This is an opportunity to work on real space technology projects and contribute to missions that are literally reaching for the stars. 
Ownership of a smaller project 
Part of sprint team: Follow style and function guidance of system architect 
Complete assigned sprint work within time allocated (Do what we say we do) 
Build basic models for fault scenarios activating our Hardware in the loop setup to test fault scenarios 
Automate the testing and failure search 
Collaborate with engineers and team members across multiple departments 
Participate in team meetings and contribute innovative ideas 

Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics or comparable discipline 
Knowledge of at least two different types of programming languages 
Ability to work in fast paced, self-driven environment 
Ability to find software bugs fast, using multiple approaches in parallel 
Industrial sensoric 
Physical understanding of systems 
Understanding of simulation and hardware in the loop systems 
Proven communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships 
Knowledge of robotics and automation 
Strong interpersonal skills 
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team 
Passion for aerospace, space technology, and innovation 
Structured Text 
Object oriented programming 
Python 
C++ 
Previous internship or project experience in software development or control systems