Avionics Intern - Neutron Avionics Hardware (Aerospace)

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Company

hirify.global develops rockets, spacecraft, launch services, and space systems, including the Electron rocket and Neutron reusable launch vehicle.

What you will do

• Support the design, maintenance, and management of electrical design libraries in Altium Designer.
• Design, verify, characterize, and prototype analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronic circuits and PCBs.
• Prepare electrical bills of materials and designs for production release.
• Support testing campaigns for avionics components and the build and commissioning of automated test equipment.
• Develop data automation, testing, and reporting tools, and debug electrical test equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers across departments and provide support and training for automated test equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent, currently being pursued or recently completed.
• 0–1 years of experience in electronics design, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience designing and implementing analog, digital, or mixed-signal PCB circuits from concept through production.
• Familiarity with power electronics, communication systems such as RS-422, SPI, Ethernet, and CAN bus, signal integrity, and grounding.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• For work in New Zealand offices, eligibility to access equipment and data regulated by ITAR is required; nationality checks and background checks will be conducted.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of instrumentation, interfaces, sensors, power supplies, oscilloscopes, serial devices, accelerometers, thermocouples, RTDs, and 4–20 mA sensors.
• Understanding of battery systems and programming, scripting, and automation using C/C++ or Python.
• Previous internship or project experience in avionics hardware or electronics design.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work on real aerospace and space technology projects.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and industry professionals.
• Exposure to rocket, spacecraft, and reusable launch vehicle systems.
• Professional development opportunities in the space industry.
• Collaborative, innovative, and fast-paced working environment.
• Potential pathway to future career opportunities at hirify.global.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter explaining interest in the specific role and citing a relevant project, experience, or hobby.
• Applications are reviewed and interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.
• Applications should be submitted by 28 August 2026; the planned start date is November 2026.