On-Site RF Engineering Intern — Space Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking an RF Engineering Intern to join the RF Products Team in Long Beach, CA. You will support testing and productionization of transceivers and RF products, helping to scale radio capabilities for mass production.

You will work with mentors to apply engineering concepts, collaborate across teams, and participate in tech talks and intern events. This internship runs for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks starting May or June 2027 and is on-site.

Qualifications

• Must be 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)

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a mentor and department to apply knowledge and grow technical and professional skills
• Join a fast-paced team to apply engineering concepts to real challenges
• Attend regular 1:1s with mentors for progress updates and feedback
• Participate in tech talks and networking events with interns and staff

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Oscilloscopes

Education

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

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power meters

Spectrum analyzers

MATLAB

Python

ANSYS

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking an RF Engineering Intern to join the RF Products Team in Long Beach, CA. You will support testing and productionization of transceivers and RF products, helping to scale radio capabilities for mass production.

You will work with mentors to apply engineering concepts, collaborate across teams, and participate in tech talks and intern events. This internship runs for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks starting May or June 2027 and is on-site.