Avionics Engineering Intern: Build Spaceflight Hardware

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking an AsanAvionics EngineeringIntern at its Long Beach, California site. You will contribute to avionics hardware development, test campaigns, and production assets to accelerate rocket build rates within the Archimedes/Flight Safety context.

You will learn under mentors, work in a small team, and participate in regular progress reviews and professional development activities. This 12-week internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced hardware environment.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate program in engineering, physics or math with at least one semester remaining post internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, lab, or project work)

Responsibilities

• Work closely with your mentor and the department to apply knowledge and grow technically and professionally.
• Join a fast-paced group applying engineering concepts to real challenges.
• Attend frequent 1:1s with mentors to facilitate learning and progress updates.
• Participate in tech talks and networking events with interns and staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Collaborative work

Adaptability

Education

Enrolled in bachelor's/master's/PhD in engineering/physics/math, with at least one semester remaining

GPA 3.0+

Tools

CAD/CAM

Python

GD&T

FEA

ANSYS

Siemens NX

Altium

Electrical/electromechanical hardware

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is seeking an AsanAvionics EngineeringIntern at its Long Beach, California site. You will contribute to avionics hardware development, test campaigns, and production assets to accelerate rocket build rates within the Archimedes/Flight Safety context.

You will learn under mentors, work in a small team, and participate in regular progress reviews and professional development activities. This 12-week internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced hardware environment.