Web Services Intern
Rocket Lab Corporation · Auckland, NZ · New Zealand · On-site
Posted Aug 3, 2026
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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 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
The Web Services team plays an essential role in the day-to-day operations at Rocket Lab by building high quality, reliable web applications that support a wide range of critical functions including mission management, launch operations, production, configuration management and more. We work closely with each other to design and develop innovative solutions to our users' problems which in turn allows the teams we work with to be more efficient and get on with what they do best.
We are a tight-knit team that is constantly evolving. We experiment with new ways of working and thinking, we challenge the status quo, and we are happiness focused. We are looking for someone that is a team player, has a positive attitude and a growth mindset and can join us to tackle some hard problems.
As an intern in the Web Services team, you will work on features and new applications that are a part of our engineering and business systems. There are numerous opportunities to add value and gain valuable experience.
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
Web Services Software:
Web Application Database Schema Design
Back-end Web Applications
Front-end Web Applications
Web Based User Interfaces
Machine-to-machine services
Software Development:
Develop software and unit tests according to bug-fix and feature requests
Participate in review of source code merge requests
Participate in scrum activities (e.g., stand-up, retrospectives, sprint planning)
Keep tickets up to date regarding work in progress
Collaborate with engineers and team members across multiple departments
Participate in team meetings and contribute innovative ideas
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
MUST HAVE:
Enrolled and progressing in a programme towards a Tertiary Diploma, Certificate or degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar
TypeScript/JavaScript development experience
Experience with MVC frontend frameworks (Angular, React, Vue, etc.)
A team player with a positive attitude
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work…