Mechanical Engineering Intern – Neutron Fluids And Mechanical Systems

Rocket Lab

Auckland, New Zealand
On-site
Mechanical and fluids testing systems
Cad design and analysis
Fea analysis (nastran preferred)
Responsible for actively contributing to development work across a broad range of disciplines from systems engineering to detailed design to qualification testing of flight hardware

Job Summary

  • Responsible for actively contributing to development work across a broad range of disciplines from systems engineering to detailed design to qualification testing of flight hardware.
  • This role is focused on mechanical and fluid systems relating to tank closure and propellant feed hardware across both Stage 1 and 2.
  • It requires close collaboration with the engineering team and provides an opportunity to take on responsibility for delivering meaningful contributions aligned with Rocket Lab expectations.

Matching Summary

Responsible for actively contributing to development work across a broad range of disciplines from systems engineering to detailed design to qualification testing of flight hardware.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mechanical and fluids testing systems
  • CAD design and analysis
  • FEA analysis (Nastran preferred)

Nice-to-have

  • Contribute to development work
  • Rapidly iterate on conceptual design
  • Assemble test rigs and perform testing

Key Requirements

  • Competent in mechanical and fluids testing systems and instrumentation hardware
  • Strong CAD knowledge/competency including design, drafting (GD&T)
  • Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail

Work Rights

Eligibility for ITAR access

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