Rocket Lab - Events

Guidance Navigation and Controls Intern Summer 2026

Rocket Lab - Events(4 months ago)

Long Beach, CAOnsiteInternshipIntern$60,000 - $60,000Guidance Navigation & Controls
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About this role

The Guidance Navigation and Controls Intern at Rocket Lab (Long Beach, CA) will join the GNC team to assist in designing and implementing navigation and control algorithms for spacecraft. This internship offers hands-on exposure to space systems engineering and collaboration with mechanical, flight software, and operations teams. The role is aimed at students currently enrolled in engineering, physics, or math degree programs who will remain in school after the internship.

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Required Skills

  • Guidance Navigation
  • Control Algorithms
  • Algorithm Development
  • Simulation
  • MATLAB
  • Simulink
  • Python
  • C/C++
  • Cross-Functional
  • Testing

Qualifications

  • Enrolled Degree in Engineering/Physics/Math
  • GPA 3.0+
  • One Semester Remaining
  • 3+ Months Applied Experience
  • ITAR Eligibility
Rocket Lab - Events

About Rocket Lab - Events

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Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company that delivers reliable launch services, spacecraft, and satellite components. It operates the Electron small launch vehicle and is developing the larger, reusable Neutron rocket, alongside technologies for responsive launches and payload integration (including HASTE and reusable‑rocket capabilities). Rocket Lab also designs and manufactures spacecraft, payloads and components and provides mission and launch services to accelerate customers’ access to orbit. The company’s mission is to provide frequent, cost‑effective access to space to improve life on Earth.

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