Electrical Engineering Intern Fall 2026

Rocket Lab Corporation • Long Beach, CA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

As an Electrical Engineering Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Long Beach, California, you will be a part of a team that designs, builds, and tests all of the electrical components that go into satellites. The team works on these components that go into missions ranging from LEO to interplanetary.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.5 or above
• 6+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)
• Experience with a schematic capture tool (preferably Altium)
• Soldering experience
• Experience in PCB/PCBA layout design
• Familiarity with electronics test equipment

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Stipend to subsidize relocation costs
• Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
• Dental and vision coverage
• 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase program
• Subsidized EV charging stations
• Onsite gym
• Food and drinks
• Other discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern