PSC by Rocket Lab

www.rocketlabusa.com

1 Job

16 Employees

About the Company

Planetary Systems Corporation (PSC) by Rocket Lab is a Maryland-based aerospace hardware company delivering mechanical separation systems and satellite dispensers with 100% mission success.

For more than 20 years, PSC’s Lightband separation systems have been used to separate satellites from rockets. Valuing reliability, PSC's work has enabled customers to lower their mission costs and streamline payload integration time from days to just minutes.

PSC’s fully-encapsulated Canisterized Satellite Dispensers (CSD) are a reliable and cost-effective means to deploy small satellites. The CSD's unique design minimizes payload damage risk and eliminates the need for heavy or complicated interface structures between satellites and the launch vehicle.

Acquired by Rocket Lab in 2021, PSC's Lightbands and CSDs complement Rocket Lab's space hardware offerings. Together, Rocket Lab and PSC are building on their record of success and reliability to deliver an end-to-end solution for the space industry.

To learn more, visit www.rocketlabusa.com/space-systems/separation-systems/

Listed Jobs

Company Name: PSC by Rocket Lab
Job Title: Optical Engineering Intern Summer 2026
Job Description: **Job title** Optical Engineering Intern – Summer 2026 **Role Summary** Provide engineering support to the Optical Team in the design, testing, and maintenance of star tracker electronics for spacecraft. Work closely with production, quality, and cross‑functional engineering groups to ensure high‑performance, reliable flight hardware and associated software. **Expectations** - Active student (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in engineering, physics, or mathematics) with at least one semester remaining after the internship. - Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (3.5 preferred). - 3–6 months of applied engineering experience (internships, lab work, personal or team projects). - Demonstrated ability to lead development projects with little supervision and collaborate effectively across disciplines. **Key Responsibilities** - Assist in the design, development, and qualification of star‑tracker flight electronics. - Participate in hardware prototype build, test, and integration activities. - Develop and maintain software for data collection and analysis from optical sensors. - Collaborate with production and quality teams to translate design into manufacturable products. - Document design decisions, test procedures, and results. - Attend mentorship sessions, deliver progress updates, and engage in technical knowledge sharing. **Required Skills** - Strong foundation in electrical/optical engineering principles. - Proficiency with hardware platforms such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi. - Competence in MATLAB and Python for data analysis and algorithm development. - Experience with CAD/3D modeling tools (SolidEdge or equivalent). - Familiarity with optical systems, imaging sensors, or related signal‑processing workflows. - Ability to write clear technical documentation and reports. **Required Education & Certifications** - Enrollment in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree program in engineering, physics, or mathematics. - Minimum 3.0 GPA (3.5 preferred). - No specific certifications required.