
Flight Software Intern Spring 2027
Rocket Lab Corporation2 months ago
Littleton, CO, USAIntern
H1B sponsor
Responsibilities
- Support the MAX Flight Software team in designing and testing flight software.
- Enhance testing capabilities against emulated hardware.
- Work with mentors and department employees to apply engineering concepts and develop technical and professional skills.
- Collaborate across teams and contribute to development projects.
- Attend mentor and supervisor meetings, technical talks, and professional networking events.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree program in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Have at least one semester of school remaining after the internship.
- Have a GPA of at least 3.0.
- Have at least 3 months of applied engineering experience, including internship, laboratory, or personal/team project experience.
- Be able to work full-time on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning January, February, or March 2027.
- Preferred qualifications include a GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Preferred qualifications include at least 6 months of applied engineering experience.
- Preferred qualifications include programming experience in C, C++, Python, or Rust and experience with Git.
Benefits
- Hourly pay of $27 in Colorado.
- Potential relocation-cost subsidy stipend.
- Potential company stock or cash incentives and access to a discounted employee stock purchase program.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) options; paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.
- Full-time, on-site internship lasting at least 12 consecutive weeks beginning January, February, or March 2027.