Teams at Rocket Lab

Supports Rocket Lab’s State and Local Government Operations team by learning internal priorities, government strategy processes, and cross-functional collaboration. The intern works with mentors and department professionals, contributes to development projects, attends progress meetings and professional events, and applies business, policy, or industry concepts to real challenges. This is a full-time, on-site internship lasting at least 12 consecutive weeks.

Performs trajectory simulation, orbital and suborbital analysis, flight safety assessments, Monte Carlo studies, mission formulation, and day-of-launch support. Develops modeling tools, safety rules, and automated analysis processes; supports hardware-in-the-loop testing and AFTS readiness verification. Collaborates with customers, external agencies, engineering and operations teams on mission requirements, launch concepts, proposals, and classified missions.

Lead spacecraft GNC and ADCS development across the engineering lifecycle, including algorithm and flight software design, subsystem requirements, component selection, fault response, simulation, integration and testing. Develop spacecraft autonomy tools, support design reviews, coordinate cross-site teams, maintain schedules and milestones, report technical status, and interact directly with aerospace customers.