Flight Software Intern, Spring 2027

Job overview

The Flight Software Intern, Spring 2027 role is full-time and onsite in Littleton, CO for at least 12 consecutive weeks beginning in January, February, or March 2027. Pay is $27 per hour. The intern supports Rocket Lab’s MAX Flight Software team, at a company building rockets, spacecraft, and related subsystems. Working with a mentor and department colleagues, the intern contributes to flight software design and testing, including testing against emulated hardware. The internship applies engineering concepts to real challenges while developing technical and professional skills through project work, mentorship, and collaboration.

What you'll do

• Support the MAX Flight Software team in designing and testing flight software
• enhance testing abilities against emulated hardware
• work with a mentor and department employees
• apply engineering and industry concepts to challenges
• provide progress updates during mentor and supervisor check-ins
• collaborate across teams to deliver results.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

flight software

internship

spring 2027

software testing

emulated hardware

littleton co

rocket lab

$27/hr

c++

python

rust

git

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Potential relocation stipend
• possible company stock or cash incentives
• discounted stock purchase program
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) options
• paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave.

Why this role

Minimum 12 consecutive weeks onsite; candidates must be enrolled in a relevant degree program with at least one semester remaining after the internship and a GPA of 3.0 or above. A relocation stipend may be available.

About the employer

Rocket Lab Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Space Research and Technology. Sector: 92.