Electrical Engineering Intern - Summer 2025
at
Rocket Lab
Electrical Engineering Intern - Summer 2025
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted
January 4, 2025
**About Rocket Lab**
Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable vital space missions, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation, national security, and technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, while Neutron, our next rocket, is designed for advanced payload capabilities. Our space systems business includes a wide range of satellites and components that have supported over 1,700 missions.
**Position: Electrical Engineering Intern**
**Location: Toronto, Canada**
As an Electrical Engineering Intern at Rocket Lab, you will support the Space Systems Division in bringing new reaction wheel and star tracker products to market, as well as assisting in the implementation of new electronics design software.
**What You’ll Get To Do:**
- Work closely with your mentor and department employees to apply knowledge and develop skills.
- Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to solve real engineering challenges.
- Attend 1:1 meetings with mentors and supervisors for updates and learning.
- Engage in tech talks and network with other interns and employees through social and professional events.
**Qualifications:**
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate program in engineering, physics, or math with at least one semester remaining post-internship.
- GPA of 3.0 or above.
- 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, lab, or personal/team projects).
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- GPA of 3.5 or above.
- 6+ months of applied engineering experience.
- Hands-on experience with hardware (e.g., Arduinos, Raspberry Pi).
- Experience with circuit creation and prototyping.
- Soldering experience.
**Additional Requirements:**
- Able to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 16 consecutive weeks beginning May 5, 2025.
- Potential eligibility for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs.
**How We Work:**
At Rocket Lab, we strive to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth. We embrace hard work, teamwork, and relentless innovation. Our culture prioritizes collaboration, resilience, and a commitment to achieving the seemingly impossible.
**Important Information:**
Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination of any type. Applicants requiring accommodations for the application process should contact the HR department.
For candidates seeking to work in New Zealand: Background checks will be performed prior to any employment offer, including nationality checks due to equipment access regulations.
Join us to launch your career to new heights!