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