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Rocket Lab · 2 weeks ago

Guidance Navigation and Controls Intern Summer 2026

Littleton, CO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$27/hr - $27/hr

0+ years exp

Start in 2026 Spring

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. As a Guidance Navigation and Controls Intern, you will support the GNC Team in designing and implementing algorithms for upcoming missions while collaborating with various teams to address challenging GNC requirements.

AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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 1:1’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

Qualification

MATLABSimulinkPythonC/C++Navigation systemsFlight dynamicsCollaborationProblem-solvingAdaptability

Required

Must be enrolled in a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree program in Aerospace, Computer science, computer engineering, software 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)

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