Fluid Components Intern, Space Tech (Spring 2027)

Rocket Lab Corp.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Top-tier medical plans

401(k) with company match

EV charging subsidy

Onsite fitness centers

Snack and beverage perks

Merchandise discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab, based in Long Beach, CA, invites a Fluid Component Intern to join the Components team and contribute to design of second-generation valves and actuators for future missions.

You will work closely with a mentor, apply aerospace engineering concepts to real challenges, and participate in frequent check-ins and tech talks. This on-site internship emphasizes hands-on learning and cross-team collaboration to deliver results.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Astronautical or Mechanical Engineering with at least one semester remaining post internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, or project work) available.
• Ideal GPA of 3.5 or above.
• 6+ months of applied engineering experience would be nice to have.
• CAD/CAM, CNC, 3D printing, GD&T, FEA, Lathe experience and related skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work with your mentor and department to apply engineering knowledge and grow professionally.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced team to apply engineering concepts to real challenges.
• Attend frequent 1:1s with mentors and supervisors to track progress and learning.
• Join tech talks and network with interns and employees to broaden exposure to projects.

Skills

Applied engineering experience

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership (without supervision)

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical or Mechanical Eng. degree (Bachelor/Master/PhD)

GPA 3.0+

Tools

CAD/CAM

CNC

3D printing

GD&T

FEA

Lathe

Job description

Rocket Lab, based in Long Beach, CA, invites a Fluid Component Intern to join the Components team and contribute to design of second-generation valves and actuators for future missions.

You will work closely with a mentor, apply aerospace engineering concepts to real challenges, and participate in frequent check-ins and tech talks. This on-site internship emphasizes hands-on learning and cross-team collaboration to deliver results.