GNC Intern: Build Spaceflight Guidance & Software

Rocket Lab Corp.; Littleton, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Rocket Lab invites applications for a GNC Intern position at its Littleton, Colorado site. You will support the team by developing or enhancing GNC algorithms in flight software to meet mission requirements, working closely with mentors and fellow engineers.

You will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, attending frequent 1:1s, tech talks, and intern-networking events to grow technically and professionally.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree program in Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical/Mechanical Engineering or related discipline and have at least one semester remaining post internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or above
• 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)

Responsibilities

• As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees within the department to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically and professionally
• Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges
• Attend frequent 1:1s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning while providing progress updates
• Enjoy tech talks and network with other interns and employees through social and professional events

Skills

Applied engineering experience

Team collaboration

Independent project work

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulation tools

Job description

Rocket Lab invites applications for a GNC Intern position at its Littleton, Colorado site. You will support the team by developing or enhancing GNC algorithms in flight software to meet mission requirements, working closely with mentors and fellow engineers.

You will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, attending frequent 1:1s, tech talks, and intern-networking events to grow technically and professionally.