Rocket Lab

Guidance Navigation and Controls Intern Summer 2026

Job Description

Posted on: 
2025-09-05

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with mentors and team members to apply engineering concepts.
  • Engage in problem-solving for real-world challenges in a fast-paced environment.
  • Attend regular 1:1 meetings with mentors for guidance and progress updates.
  • Participate in tech talks and networking events with other interns and employees.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of algorithms for spacecraft.
  • Work on projects that require collaboration across different engineering teams.
  • Gain hands-on experience in the aerospace industry.

Job Requirements

  • Enrollment in an engineering, physics, or math degree program with at least one semester remaining.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • At least 3 months of applied engineering experience.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, and C/C++ is preferred.
  • Ability to work full-time on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks.
  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to thrive in ambiguous situations.
  • Interest in space technology and its applications.
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