Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Intern (Summer 2027)

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Intern for Summer 2027. You will gain insight into rocketry and the impact of metal additive manufacturing on rocket engines, within the Additive Manufacturing department supporting Electron, Neutron, and Space Systems programs.

You will work closely with mentors, apply engineering concepts to real challenges, and participate in frequent progress reviews and intern networking events during a 12-week on-site program.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate in engineering, physics or math with at least one semester remaining.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internships, labs, or projects) applicable.

Responsibilities

• Work with mentors and peers to apply knowledge and grow technically and professionally.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced team to apply engineering concepts to real challenges.
• Attend regular 1:1s with mentors to track progress and learning.
• Participate in tech talks and intern networking events.

Skills

3D Printing

FEA

CAD/CAM Modeling

Education

Engineering/Physics/Math degree

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Intern for Summer 2027. You will gain insight into rocketry and the impact of metal additive manufacturing on rocket engines, within the Additive Manufacturing department supporting Electron, Neutron, and Space Systems programs.

You will work closely with mentors, apply engineering concepts to real challenges, and participate in frequent progress reviews and intern networking events during a 12-week on-site program.