Ground Systems Engineering Intern

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for a motivated Electrical Engineering Intern to join our Ground Systems Engineering team in Auckland. As an Electrical Engineering Intern on our Ground Systems Engineering team, you will assist in designing, building, testing, and commissioning launch pad systems and their associated infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include supporting tasks related to power system supply and distribution, instrumentation and control systems design, and launch vehicle communications. You'll gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle – from conceptualisation and detailed design through to construction, commissioning, and operation – all under the guidance of senior engineers. 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 Design & Analysis (with supervision): Design, draft, and analyse launch range electrical systems and facilities, including: Power systems: generators, UPS, switchgear, distribution, and monitoring Lightning protection and site grounding Lighting Data and IT systems: cabling, wiring, routing, rack layout Control systems design Cable sizing, harness design, load calculation, routing, and protection Component selection – cabling, connectors, motors, drives, circuit protection devices, instrumentation Circuit design (power and control) Panel design and layout Design for high vibration, harsh, and explosive atmosphere environments Launch vehicle umbilicals and interfaces Develop electrical designs and schematics Perform system sizing and analysis by hand calculation and numerical methods Conduct system design trade-off studies Substantiate designs with documented research and analysis Develop and maintain BOMs Ensure design standards and methodologies are followed Testing, Commissioning & Documentation (with supervision): Support the testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and components Prepare designs and take ownership of pad systems Help maintain documentation including drawings, reports, and project records Gain exposure to project management tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and reporting Participate in team meetings and contribute innovative ideas Willingness to get your hands dirty during project build phases Health & Safety: Follow health and safety policies and standard operating procedures Wear correct PPE in designated areas Report near-misses and incidents promptly WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR MUST HAVE: Currently working towards a BE, ME, or…