RF Engineering Intern

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an RF Engineering Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Long Beach, California, you will have the opportunity to support the Radio Frequency (RF) Products Team in the test and productionization of our transceivers and RF products as they work to expand our radio capabilities and putting the radios into mass production. Our RF Products team is responsible for the design, manufacturing, integration, and test for Rocket Lab’s Space System team.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master's or doctorate degree program in an engineering, physics or math 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)
Knowledge of radio frequency and electronic components, including capacitor, inductor, and transformers
Familiarity with electronics and test equipment including oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers
Experience with MATLAB, ANSYS, and Python

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
Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
Dental and vision coverage
Paid vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Subsidized EV charging
Onsite fitness centers (where available)
Discounted gym memberships
Complimentary snacks and beverages
50% employee discount on our popular merch store
Variety of other employee discounts