RF Engineering Intern — Build Space-Grade Radios

Rocket Lab USA

Long Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 45,000

Full time

13 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, CA is seeking an RF Engineering Intern to support transceivers and RF products as they scale toward mass production. You’ll work with mentors and a fast-paced team to apply engineering concepts and grow your skills.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an engineering, physics, or math degree with at least one semester remaining, a GPA of 3.0+, and 3+ months of applied engineering experience. Relocation stipend eligibility and a strong benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

  • Must be enrolled in a bachelor's, master's or doctorate program in engineering, physics or math with at least one semester remaining.
  • GPA 3.0 or above.
  • 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internships, labs, or related projects).

Responsibilities

  • Work with mentors and team members to apply engineering concepts to real challenges.
  • Contribute to RF product testing and productionization efforts.
  • Attend regular 1:1s with mentors and supervisors to track progress.
  • Engage in technical talks and networking events with interns and staff.

Skills

Team collaboration
Self-motivation
Ambiguity handling

Education

Engineering degree (BEng/MEng)

Tools

MATLAB
ANSYS
Python

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, CA is seeking an RF Engineering Intern to support transceivers and RF products as they scale toward mass production. You’ll work with mentors and a fast-paced team to apply engineering concepts and grow your skills.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an engineering, physics, or math degree with at least one semester remaining, a GPA of 3.0+, and 3+ months of applied engineering experience. Relocation stipend eligibility and a strong benefits package are offered.

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