Rocket Lab

3 Jobs

1,931 Employees

About the Company

Rocket Lab builds, launches, and operates rockets and spacecraft for our global customers. Our Electron launch vehicle is the world's most frequently launched orbital small rocket, our HASTE rocket is progressing America's hypersonic capabilities on suborbital missions, and our larger Neutron rocket is currently in development. From across the United States, Canada, and New Zealand, Rocket Lab designs and manufactures individual spacecraft components to entire satellites constellations for missions to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

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Company Name: Rocket Lab
Job Title: Security Analyst Intern Summer 2026
Job Description: **Job Title:** Security Analyst Intern Summer 2026 **Role Summary:** Support security education, training, awareness programs, and threat assessment initiatives to safeguard personnel and assets. Collaborate on physical security projects and cross-functional teams to enhance organizational safety. **Expectations:** Lead development projects independently; collaborate across teams to deliver results. Must commit to full-time on-site work for 12 consecutive weeks, May/June 2026. **Key Responsibilities:** - Assist in designing and deploying security training programs. - Conduct threat assessments and support physical security initiatives. - Apply industry concepts to solve real-world security challenges. - Collaborate with mentors and departments on awareness campaigns. - Attend weekly 1:1 meetings with supervisors for feedback and progress tracking. - Participate in tech talks and networking events with interns and employees. **Required Skills:** - GPA of 3.0 minimum; preference for 3.5+. - 3+ months of general work experience (internships, projects). - Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to thrive in ambiguous, high-paced environments. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Currently enrolled in an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program in criminal justice, national security, emergency management, or related field. - Minimum 1 remaining semester post-internship. - Optional: Military experience, active duty, reserves, or ROTC.

Long beach, United states

On site

Fresher

07-11-2025

Company Name: Rocket Lab
Job Title: Flight Software Intern Summer 2026
Job Description: Job Title: Flight Software Intern – Summer 2026 Role Summary Assist Flight Software team in developing and maintaining flight software for Electron and Neutron rockets, focusing on power, thermal management, hardware interfacing, command and data handling, and communications. Work on real‑world challenges under mentor guidance. Expectations * Apply learning quickly in a fast‑paced, small team. * Lead development tasks independently and collaborate across teams. * Maintain a strong technical and professional growth trajectory. Key Responsibilities * Develop, test, and validate flight software modules in C/C++. * Program microcontrollers and work with Linux-based systems. * Interface with hardware subsystems (power, thermal, comms). * Analyze and troubleshoot software defects and performance issues. * Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical documentation. * Attend regular mentor meetings and progress reviews. Required Skills * Proficient in C and C++. * Working knowledge of Python. * Experience with microcontrollers (e.g., ARM, AVR). * Familiarity with Linux development environments. * Ability to work independently and communicate effectively. Required Education & Certifications * Enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. * Minimum one semester of study remaining after internship. * GPA ≥ 3.0. Additional Desired Qualifications * GPA ≥ 3.5. * ≥ 3 months of applied engineering experience; 6+ months preferred. * Understanding of RF and electronic components (capacitors, inductors, transformers).

Long beach, United states

On site

Fresher

26-11-2025

Company Name: Rocket Lab
Job Title: Software Engineer I/II - Data Engineering
Job Description: **Job Title:** Software Engineer I/II – Data Engineering **Role Summary:** Backend software engineer focused on designing, building, and maintaining data‑centric APIs, services, and pipelines that enable data collection, processing, and visualization across the organization. Works collaboratively with cross‑functional teams across multiple time zones to deliver automated, scalable data solutions. **Expectations:** - Position available at entry‑level (Software Engineer I) or mid‑level (Software Engineer II). - Deliver production‑ready, documented, and standards‑compliant software. - Engage in backlog refinement, architectural design, and merge request reviews. - Support deployment, user training, and ongoing maintenance of existing systems. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices for data indexing, retrieval, and reporting. - Build and optimize ETL pipelines and data pipelines using SQL, Pandas, NumPy, and related libraries. - Implement CI/CD workflows, containerization (Docker), and, where applicable, Kubernetes orchestration. - Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, propose solutions, and demonstrate delivered features. - Write unit, integration, and system tests; ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards. - Manage tickets in issue trackers (Jira, Redmine) and provide status updates to product and engineering teams. - Provide operational support, troubleshoot production issues, and conduct user training on new tools. **Required Skills:** - Proficient in Python (including data libraries such as Pandas, NumPy). - Experience developing REST APIs and service-oriented architectures. - Strong knowledge of relational databases and SQL. - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and containerization. - Version control expertise with Git. - Comfortable using issue trackers (Jira, Redmine). - Ability to write clear documentation and test cases. - Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills. **Preferred (Nice to Have) Skills:** - Experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms. - Exposure to data visualization tools and dashboards. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent tertiary diploma; or demonstrable equivalent knowledge. - For Software Engineer II: minimum 2 years of professional software‑engineering experience.