SYOS AEROSPACE 2026 Summer Internship Programme
Expression of Interest (Nov 26’ – Jan 27’)
SYOS is a fast-growing global robotics and aerospace company, driving the development of cutting-edge uncrewed vehicles (drones) across air, land, and sea for dual-use applications. We are committed to pushing technological boundaries and delivering exceptional products that consistently exceed customer expectations.
Why join SYOS?
Joining SYOS means being part of a fast-growing, grounded team. You’ll gain hands-on experience, real responsibility, and meaningful career development. We look for people who want to make an impact — whether highly skilled, building experience, or just starting out. People who are humble, reliable, team-oriented, and respectful; who challenge, think clearly, solve problems, stay hands-on, and move with pace. If you’re driven, ingenious, and hungry — SYOS is the place for you!
Internship Disciplines
We are inviting expressions of interest from students completing their 3rd or 4th year in:
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Mechanical Engineering — Structures, mechanisms, thermal systems, propulsion, and vehicle design
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Mechatronics / Electrical Engineering — Electronics design, sensors, actuators, embedded firmware, and power systems
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Software Engineering — Flight software, autonomy, ground control systems, simulation, and tools development
What You Can Expect
- 400 hours of paid (living wage), work experience embedded within our R&D teams
- Mentorship from experienced aerospace and robotics engineers
- Exposure to the full engineering development cycle — from concept through to testing
- The chance to contribute to meaningful, real-world projects on uncrewed vehicle systems
- A collaborative, high-performance culture where interns are treated as valued team members
Who We’re Looking For
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Computer Science or Similar.
- Completing your 3rd or 4th year of study by the time of the internship (Nov 2026)
- Genuinely curious about aerospace, robotics, or defence technology
- Proactive problem-solvers. People who are humble, reliable, team-oriented, and respectful.
- Eligible to work and study in New Zealand
Key Details
Duration : 400 hours (approx. 10 weeks full-time) Starting mid November 2026)
Location: Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
Disciplines: Mechanical | Mechatronics / Electrical | Software Engineering
Year Level: 3rd or 4th year undergraduate (or postgraduate)
How to Register Your Interest:
To express your interest, please submit the following via the link below:
- Your current CV
- A brief cover letter (no more than one page) outlining your discipline, year of study, and what excites you about working in aerospace and robotics at SYOS Aerospace.
- Your academic transcript (optional)
Applications officially open in July/August 2026 — we will be in touch to confirm the status of your application during this time. We encourage you to submit your expression of interest at any time.
Ready to shape the future of autonomy with us? Apply now!
