Mech Eng Intern — Space Hardware CAD (Toronto)

rocketlab; Toronto; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Toronto, Canada, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support the development, test, and maintenance of mechanical aspects of our reaction wheel and star tracker products.

You’ll work with mentors, apply engineering concepts, and gain hands-on CAD experience while contributing to real aerospace hardware. This internship emphasizes growth, collaboration, and professional networking through tech talks and events.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s program in mechanical or aerospace engineering with at least one semester remaining post internship.
• Experience designing parts and assemblies and preparing engineering drawings using CAD software (SolidEdge/SolidWorks).
• Hands-on experience with mechanical components and assemblies; GPA 3.0+.

Responsibilities

• Work with mentors to apply engineering knowledge and grow technical and professional skills.
• Collaborate with a fast-paced team to apply engineering concepts to real challenges.
• Attend frequent 1:1s with mentors to track progress and learning.

Skills

CAD design

Hands-on experience

GPA 3.0+

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidEdge

SolidWorks

Job description

Rocket Lab in Toronto, Canada, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support the development, test, and maintenance of mechanical aspects of our reaction wheel and star tracker products.

You’ll work with mentors, apply engineering concepts, and gain hands-on CAD experience while contributing to real aerospace hardware. This internship emphasizes growth, collaboration, and professional networking through tech talks and events.