Hardware-in-the-Loop Engineering Intern, Summer 2027

Job overview

The Hardware-in-the-Loop Engineering Intern role is onsite in Long Beach, CA, for at least 12 consecutive weeks beginning in May or June 2027. Compensation is $28 per hour. Rocket Lab builds rockets, spacecraft, and related subsystems, and the intern will support its Hardware-in-the-Loop team. The internship provides hands-on engineering experience with hardware, automation tools, and structured debugging. The intern works with a mentor and department colleagues, applies engineering concepts to real challenges, and shares progress through regular check-ins.

What you'll do

• Work with a mentor and department employees
• apply engineering and industry concepts to real challenges
• attend regular one-on-one meetings with mentors and supervisors and provide progress updates
• participate in technical talks and intern and employee events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

engineering internship

hardware-in-the-loop

hitl

summer 2027

long beach ca

rocket lab

onsite

$28/hour

python

systems engineering

mechatronics

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Potential relocation stipend
• benefits may include employee stock purchase plan, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.

Why this role

A minimum 12-week, full-time onsite summer internship with hands-on interaction with hardware and the Hardware-in-the-Loop team.

About the employer

Rocket Lab Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing. Sector: 33.