Web Services Intern (TypeScript)

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems, including the Electron rocket, Neutron launch vehicle, and space systems.

What you will do

• Design database schemas for web applications and develop backend and frontend web applications.
• Build web-based user interfaces and machine-to-machine services for engineering and business systems.
• Develop software and unit tests for bug fixes and feature requests.
• Review source code merge requests and participate in Scrum activities, including stand-ups, retrospectives, and sprint planning.
• Maintain work-in-progress tickets and collaborate with engineers and colleagues across departments.
• Contribute ideas in team meetings while working on real aerospace and space technology projects.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled and progressing toward a tertiary diploma, certificate, or degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field.
• Development experience with TypeScript or JavaScript.
• Experience with an MVC frontend framework such as Angular, React, or Vue.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Positive attitude, teamwork, growth mindset, and passion for aerospace, space technology, and innovation.
• For New Zealand office roles, nationality checks and background checks are required before an employment offer; eligibility to access ITAR-regulated equipment and data is required.

Nice to have

• Node experience.
• Clean code principles, patterns, and practices.
• Git or similar source code management tools.
• Linux development environments.
• Jira, agile Scrum methodologies, or previous web development internship/project experience.

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.
• Professional development opportunities in the space industry.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment with potential future career opportunities.

Hiring process

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