Flight Software Intern

As a Flight Software Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Long Beach, California, you will have the opportunity to learn how spacecraft systems and subsystems operate and interface. The Flight Software team controls and monitors vital spacecraft functions, such as power and thermal management, hardware interfacing and management, command and data handling, and internal and ground communications.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO

• 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 1:1’s 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

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS

Ideal candidates will thrive in ambiguity and are excited to work in small, high-performing teams that are focused on continued learning and growth. Success in this position will be measured by the knowledge and experience you bring to the role, your ability to lead development projects without supervision, and your ability to successfully collaborate across teams to deliver results.

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master's or doctorate degree program in Computer science, computer engineering, or software engineering, electrical engineering or related field 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)

• Proficiency in C and C++ languages

• Python experience

• Experience with microcontrollers

• Experience with Linux

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE

• GPA of 3.5 or above

• 6+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)

• General understanding of radio frequency and electronic components, including capacitor, inductor, and transformers

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning May or June 2026.