Flight Analysis Intern (Software)

Location: Auckland, New Zealand. This position is for candidates seeking to work in New Zealand offices and requires eligibility to access equipment and data regulated by U.S. ITAR.

Company

hirify.global develops launch vehicles, spacecraft, and critical space systems, including the Electron rocket and Neutron launch vehicle programs.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain flight analysis methods, assumptions, software tools, and models for launch vehicle trajectories, performance, debris, re-entry, failure effects, reliability, and mission risk.
• Build and execute 3 DoF and 6 DoF simulations, statistical failure-probability models, and efficient parallel-computing solutions.
• Process and analyse large datasets using Python and C++.
• Prepare launch operational deliverables, flight safety data packages, safety documentation, licensing documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Support range operations and collaborate with engineers, internal departments, external agencies, compliance teams, and regulators.
• Document analysis methods, assumptions, and results and contribute to team meetings and technical improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or an equivalent field, currently pursuing or recently completed, with focus on numerical modelling and simulation, statistics, multiphysics, or a related area.
• Strong programming skills in Python and C++.
• Familiarity with configuration management and version control.
• Strong technical writing, communication, interpersonal, and independent-working skills.
• Passion for aerospace, space technology, and innovation.
• For New Zealand office roles, nationality and background checks apply; eligibility to access ITAR-regulated equipment and data is required. Eligible citizenship may include Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, European Union, or NATO countries, subject to applicable restrictions.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in engineering, science, or an equivalent field.
• Experience preparing flight safety data packages, compliance matrices, analysis reports, or FMECA documentation.
• Experience with launch vehicle flight safety programs or previous flight analysis or aerospace engineering projects.
• Familiarity with LaTeX.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work on real aerospace and space technology projects.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and industry professionals.
• Exposure to rocket and spacecraft systems and collaboration with external agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Professional development opportunities and potential future career opportunities.
• Collaborative, innovative, and high-accountability environment focused on teamwork, tight deadlines, and delivery.

Hiring process

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