Development Engineering Intern - Neutron Thermal Protection Systems
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About this role
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
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 the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.
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 extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. We're opening access to space to improve life on Earth through our Electron rocket and Neutron launch vehicle programs, alongside our space systems business. From pioneering carbon composite rocket technology to delivering reliable and rapid launch services, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible in aerospace.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're looking for a motivated intern to join our Neutron Thermal Protection Systems team in Auckland. This role provides additional capacity for progression and completion of several goals within the Thermal Protection Systems Team. You will work on cutting-edge thermal protection technologies for Neutron, Rocket Lab's medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle.
This internship also provides a pathway for assessment and upskilling of potential candidates for Junior engineering roles, while building familiarization between the local candidate pool and our organization.
This is an opportunity to work on real space technology projects and contribute to missions that are literally reaching for the stars.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
MTPS Test & Development:
• Conduct thermal testing activities and explore alternative materials for the Metallic Thermal Protection System (MTPS) stack-up
• Perform bench-scale torch testing and/or sub-scale integrated article testing under representative thermal environme
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