Space Systems Electronics Intern – Flight Hardware

Rocket Lab Corp.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Toronto, Canada invites an Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support the Space Systems Division with reaction wheel and star tracker products, and to assist the implementation of electronics design software.

You’ll work full-time on-site for at least 16 weeks starting May 3, 2027, under a mentor team, tackling real engineering challenges and attending tech talks and intern events. A relocation stipend is available, with a competitive CAD/engineering exposure.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree program in an engineering, physics or math discipline and have at least one semester of school remaining post internship
• GPA of 3.0 or above
• 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)
• GPA of 3.5 or above
• 6+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)
• Hands on Experience working with hardware (Arduinos, raspberry pi)
• Experience creating simple circuits and prototyping with a breadboard or break out board
• Soldering experience
• Computer-aided design (CAD) experience

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge in a mentorship-driven environment to grow technically and professionally
• Work with a fast-paced group to apply engineering concepts to real challenges
• Attend frequent 1:1s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning with progress updates
• Engage in tech talks and network with interns and employees through events

Skills

Academic curiosity

Collaborative teamwork

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate in engineering/physics/math

Tools

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Breadboarding

Soldering

CAD software

Job description

Rocket Lab in Toronto, Canada invites an Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support the Space Systems Division with reaction wheel and star tracker products, and to assist the implementation of electronics design software.

You’ll work full-time on-site for at least 16 weeks starting May 3, 2027, under a mentor team, tackling real engineering challenges and attending tech talks and intern events. A relocation stipend is available, with a competitive CAD/engineering exposure.