Aerospace & Robotics Internship: Hands-On Startup

SYOS Internship Programme 2026 Get Involved. Build The Future. Experience Innovation First-Hand. At SYOS, you won’t just sit on the sidelines watching innovation happen - you’ll be part of it. Join a passionate team building the future of autonomous technology across air, land and sea. As a fast-growing robotics and aerospace company, SYOS offers interns the opportunity to experience what it is really like to work in a startup environment: moving quickly, solving complex challenges, testing ideas, learning from mistakes and turning concepts into real-world solutions. This is your chance to get hands‑on experience, work alongside talented engineers and business professionals, and contribute to projects that have a real impact. We are selecting seven interns across engineering, software and business functions who are passionate, curious and ready to get involved. Based at our Mount Maunganui R&D facility, you will have the opportunity to learn from a passionate team that prototypes rapidly, solves complex challenges, and takes a hands‑on approach to bringing ideas to life. You will be part of an environment where everyone rolls up their sleeves, gets involved, and works together to make things happen. If you are curious, driven, and excited to be part of building the future of autonomous technology, we want to hear from you. Available Internship Positions Engineering & Technology Mechanical Design Intern Mechatronics Intern Software Engineering Intern Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Intern Business Operations People & Culture Intern Financial Accountant Intern (Final Internship placements will depend on candidate fit and business requirements.) Why Join SYOS? Be Part of Innovation Work on exciting technology and see how ideas move from early concepts through to real products and capabilities. Gain a unique understanding of how fast-growing companies operate - from engineering and product development to business operations and scaling a global team. Get Stuck In Startups are built by people who get involved. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute, ask questions, solve problems and make a meaningful impact. Join a Team That Cares At SYOS, we believe great technology is built by great people. You’ll be welcomed into a supportive, passionate team that values collaboration, learning and having some fun along the way. What You Can Expect Real-world projects and hands‑on experience Exposure to cutting‑edge aerospace and robotics technology The opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals A collaborative and energetic startup environment The chance to make a genuine contribution, not just complete tasks To help us understand your interests and experience, please include your preferred internship area in your resume title. Feel free to highlight any key projects, experiences, or achievements that demonstrate why you would be a great fit for SYOS. Come learn, contribute, challenge ideas, get involved - and have some fun while you’re doing it. Internship Details Duration: 10 weeks Start Date: Late October / November Location: SYOS Mt Maunganui Whether you are passionate about engineering, software, finance, people or technology, SYOS is an opportunity to experience innovation from the inside and be part of something being built from the ground up. Closing date for submissions: 14 August 2026 Eligibility Applicants must be currently studying, or have graduated within the last 12 months, from a New Zealand tertiary institution with an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification (NZQA Level 6–10) in Science, Technology, Engineering, Design, or Business. #J-18808-Ljbffr