Space Mechanical Intern: Build Real Hardware

Rocket Lab Corporation

Toronto

On-site

CAD 51,000 - 69,000

Part time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Stock options
Relocation stipend
Medical, dental, vision insurance
RRSP retirement plan
Paid vacation/holidays/sick leave
Paid parental leave

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation in Toronto, Canada, invites applicants for a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support development, test, and maintenance of reaction wheel and star tracker products. You will work with a mentor, contribute to hands-on mechanical design and drawing tasks, and gain insight into aerospace hardware in a fast-paced environment.

The internship requires a bachelor’s program in mechanical or aerospace engineering with at least one semester remaining, CAD experience, and a GPA of

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 such as SolidEdge/SolidWorks.
  • Hands-on experience working with mechanical components and assemblies.
  • GPA of 3.0 or above.
  • 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable).

Responsibilities

  • Apply knowledge and grow skills closely with a mentor and department colleagues.
  • Work in a fast-paced group to apply engineering concepts to real challenges.
  • Attend frequent 1:1s with mentors and supervisors to track progress and learning.
  • Participate in tech talks and network with interns and employees.

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

SolidEdge/SolidWorks

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation in Toronto, Canada, invites applicants for a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support development, test, and maintenance of reaction wheel and star tracker products. You will work with a mentor, contribute to hands-on mechanical design and drawing tasks, and gain insight into aerospace hardware in a fast-paced environment.

The internship requires a bachelor’s program in mechanical or aerospace engineering with at least one semester remaining, CAD experience, and a GPA of

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