Ground Systems Mechanical Engineering Intern - Neutron (Aerospace)

Location: Auckland, New Zealand. For New Zealand roles, nationality eligibility under U.S. ITAR regulations is required; applicants may be ineligible without citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a NATO country.

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace company developing rockets, spacecraft, launch systems, and critical space subsystems.

What you will do

• Own projects involving mechanical payload-handling equipment for the Neutron launch vehicle.
• Manage supplier relationships and maintain project schedules.
• Implement mechanical and structural design changes using hand calculations and CAD.
• Supervise construction, verify assembly, and integrate systems on test rigs.
• Conduct hydraulic and mechanical testing, analyze test data, and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and project engineering teams.

Requirements

• Current student pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Knowledge of mechanics of materials, engineering design, fluid dynamics, and mechanics of machines.
• Experience with hand calculations, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, and computer-aided design and manufacturing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Passion for aerospace, space technology, and innovation.
• Must meet the nationality and equipment/data access requirements applicable to the New Zealand role under U.S. ITAR regulations.

Nice to have

• Previous mechanical engineering or ground systems internship or project experience.
• Experience with hydraulic systems and testing.
• Knowledge of structural analysis.
• Experience with supplier management and project scheduling.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work on real aerospace and space technology projects.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and industry professionals.
• Exposure to rocket, spacecraft, and diverse ground-system subsystems.
• Professional development opportunities and potential future career opportunities.
• Collaborative, innovative environment focused on teamwork, ownership, and delivery under tight deadlines.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter describing interest in the role and a relevant project, experience, hobby, or school project.
• Applications are reviewed and interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.
• Application deadline: 28 August 2026; expected start date: November 2026.