Flight Software Intern - Neutron (Aerospace)

Location: Auckland, New Zealand. For security reasons, New Zealand office candidates undergo background and nationality checks and must be eligible to access ITAR-regulated equipment and data; eligible nationalities include Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a NATO country, subject to the applicable regulations.

Company

hirify.global builds rockets, spacecraft, launch vehicles, and critical aerospace subsystems, including the Electron rocket and Neutron reusable launch vehicle.

What you will do

• Develop flight software and related tooling in Python and potentially C++.
• Enhance Python simulation tooling and automate post-processing of test and simulation data.
• Analyze and visualize test, simulation, and time-domain data.
• Improve user tooling for live telemetry data viewing.
• Strengthen testing and robustness of the C++ codebase.
• Collaborate with engineers across departments, participate in team meetings, and contribute ideas.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in engineering, computer science, or a similar discipline.
• Experience with C++ or Python.
• Experience with Git version control and a good understanding of software development workflows.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Passion for aerospace, space technology, and innovation.
• Must meet the applicable ITAR access and nationality eligibility requirements for the New Zealand office.

Nice to have

• Final-year student status.
• Experience processing and visualizing time-domain data.
• Experience with CI/CD.
• Previous software development or aerospace internship or project experience.
• Familiarity with telemetry and commanding systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on experience with real aerospace and space technology projects.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and industry professionals.
• Exposure to rocket and spacecraft systems, including flight software for a reusable launch vehicle.
• Professional development opportunities in the space industry.
• Collaborative, innovative, and high-pressure environment focused on tight deadlines and teamwork.
• Potential future career opportunities at hirify.global.

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.
• Application deadline: 28 August 2026; start date: November 2026.