Flight Software Intern Summer 2027

Rocket Lab Corporation • Littleton, CO

10h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Flight Software Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Littleton, Colorado, you will have the opportunity to support the MAX Flight Software team in designing and testing flight software. This includes the opportunity to enhance your testing abilities against emulated hardware.

Requirements

• 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)

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.5 or above
• 6+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)
• Programming experience in C, C++, Python, Rust
• Experience with Git

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

• Relocation stipend
• Company stock
• Cash incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• RRSP retirement plan options
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

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