Electron Configuration Management Intern (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite at the Auckland Production Complex, Auckland, New Zealand

Company

hirify.global builds rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems for space missions and launch services.

What you will do

• Develop an automated system to track when new design items first appear in Electron production.
• Maintain data quality for first-flight items and support analysis of differences between launch vehicle builds.
• Use ERP planning and production BOM records to update JIRA change tickets with implementation details.
• Support configuration management across Electron launch vehicle variants.
• Plan and deliver engineering change projects while maintaining BOM and configuration master data.
• Create technical documentation, presentations, metrics, and communications related to configuration management.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Clear technical documentation and professional communication skills.
• Ability to apply engineering concepts, manage tasks independently, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively across multiple teams.
• Passion for the aerospace industry and willingness to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Must be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
• For work in New Zealand, nationality checks apply; eligibility may depend on citizenship of New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Switzerland, the European Union, or a NATO member country, subject to dual-nationality restrictions.

Nice to have

• Git-based software development and version control experience.
• Python automation, server API requests, data visualization, or data pipeline experience.
• Familiarity with JIRA, Teamcenter, LN, NX, databases, SQL, or configuration management principles.
• Knowledge of aerospace product development processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work with configuration management for an operational launch vehicle.
• Mentorship from configuration management and engineering professionals.
• Exposure to aerospace product lifecycle management and regulatory compliance.
• Collaboration across engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Professional development opportunities and a potential pathway to future roles.
• Work in a fast-paced environment focused on innovation, teamwork, and tight delivery deadlines.

Hiring process

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