RF Engineering Intern Summer 2027 Verified today

About the role

As an RF Engineering Intern based at Rocket Lab's Long Beach, California site, you will support the Radio Frequency (RF) Products Team in the test and productionization of transceivers and RF products. The RF Products team is responsible for the design, manufacturing, integration, and test of Rocket Lab's space system RF components.

What you will do

• Apply your engineering knowledge to solve real challenges in RF product development and testing
• Work with a fast-paced group of professionals on transceiver and RF subsystem productionization
• Receive mentorship through frequent 1:1s with supervisors to facilitate learning and track progress
• Engage with tech talks and network with other interns and employees

Requirements

• Enrolled in a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree program in engineering, physics or math
• At least one semester of school remaining after the internship
• GPA of 3.0 or above
• 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, or personal/team project experience)
• Able to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning May or June 2027

Preferred qualifications

• GPA of 3.5 or above
• 6+ months of applied engineering experience
• Knowledge of radio frequency and electronic components (capacitors, inductors, microwaves, transformers)
• Familiarity with electronics and test equipment (oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers)
• Experience with MATLAB, ANSYS, and Python

Compensation

• Pay rate: $28.00 USD hourly
• Possible relocation cost stipend
• Company stock as part of total compensation package
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount)
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers, employee discounts

Important information

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR), candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or Department of Commerce.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.