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Rocket Lab · 1 day ago

Flight Software Intern Summer 2026

Long Beach, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$30/hr - $30/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 Flight Software Intern, you will learn how spacecraft systems operate and interface while working with a team to solve real challenges in a fast-paced environment.

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

C programmingC++ programmingMicrocontrollersLinuxPythonTeam collaborationProblem solvingAdaptability

Required

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

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