Junior Design Engineer (Summer Intern)

Summer Internship Opportunity

At Tait Communications, our Summer Internships give students the opportunity to work on real projects, solve genuine engineering challenges, and contribute to products that help keep communities safe and connected.

Te Tūranga - The Role

Join our Systems & Solutions Validation (SSV) team this summer and contribute to an R&D project developing an automated platform for testing and evaluating body-worn camera performance.

You will help design and build a motorised test system capable of moving cameras in a controlled, repeatable manner, while developing software tools to analyse captured images and video. By comparing footage against reference data and known test conditions, you will help define meaningful quality metrics that quantify the impact of movement and operating conditions on camera performance.

Working across both software and hardware, you will develop Python-based automation, image analysis algorithms, and motor control systems, while contributing to the design, construction, and refinement of the automated test platform.

This project provides hands-on experience in automation, computer vision, image quality analysis, mechatronics, and real-world test system development within an R&D environment.

Ō Pūkenga - About You

This opportunity is suited to a student studying Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related discipline, with an interest in automation, computer vision, image processing, or hardware development.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Programming experience, preferably in Python.
• An interest in automation, robotics, image processing, or data analysis.
• An understanding of basic electronics and hardware integration concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to investigate, document, and communicate technical findings.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to learning and teamwork.

Experience with Linux, microcontrollers, motor control systems, OpenCV, or related technologies would be an advantage, but most importantly, you're excited to learn and build practical solutions that combine software and hardware.

Ngā painga - What's in it for You?

We are an employer that is committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. We achieve this through employing people who connect with our Values (Commitment to listen. Courage to Act and Integrity to Deliver) that underpin our way of working together. We are committed to investing in our people, developing both individuals and teams to support a high-performance culture.

By undertaking a Summer Internship with us, you will be joining a global leader with over 50 years' experience in critical communications. You will get the chance to learn from experienced engineers, whilst working on projects with real world significance, using cutting edge technology at the forefront of technical innovation. As well as developing your technical skills through on-the-job learning, we'll also support you in developing the necessary soft skills to become a valued team member.

To apply, please include a cover letter addressing the following questions:

• Why does this internship appeal to you, and how does it align with your future career goals?
• Describe a project, achievement, or experience you are most proud of. What was your contribution, and what did you learn from the experience?
• What do you hope to achieve or gain from completing this internship?
• What is your current level of study, and when do you expect to graduate?

Please note: Your cover letter will be used as part of the assessment process, so we encourage you to provide specific examples and insights into your experiences, aspirations, and suitability for the internship, maximum 200 words per question. Applications will close Sunday 6th September.