About this job

Rocket Lab is the global leader in small satellite launch. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. There are endless possibilities for what we can achieve with better access to space, and that access is now a reality thanks to Rocket Lab. Our team is 500 people strong and we’re adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action-oriented. While other companies talk about it, we do it!

Responsibilities

Launch your career with one of the most exciting internship opportunities in New Zealand! We are seeking a GNC Software Intern who will be involved with the design and development of software to assist GNC in increasing the efficiency of our internal processes, as well as the development of flight simulator software and flight post-processing tools.

Profile

Essential skills

• Final year student studying towards a Bachelors in Electronic, Mechatronic, Software Engineering or Computer Science
• Python experience (with code/software examples, e.g. on GitHub)
• Good understanding of object-oriented programming principles

Desirable

• C/C++ development experience
• MATLAB modelling experience
• Experience with git version control
• Understanding of basic electronics and embedded systems (e.g. Raspberry Pls or MCUs)
• Good fundamental understanding of basic physics

Important Information

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States’ International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.