Fluid Components Intern — Spring 2027 (On-Site)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, California is seeking a Fluid Components Intern to join the Components team. You will support the design and maturation of second generation valves and actuators for future missions while learning from mentors.

This on-site internship spans 12 weeks and provides hands-on experience across CAD/CAM, GD&T, FEA, and manufacturing processes, with opportunities to attend tech talks and intern events.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree program in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Astronautical or Mechanical Engineering and have at least one semester remaining after the internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable).

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering concepts to real challenges within the Fluid Components team.
• Collaborate with mentors to design and mature second generation devices for future missions.
• Provide progress updates in 1:1 meetings and participate in technical talks and intern events.

Skills

Applied engineering experience

Team collaboration

Ambiguity handling

Education

Aerospace/Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering degree program

Tools

CAD/CAM

CNC

3D printing

FEA

GD&T

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, California is seeking a Fluid Components Intern to join the Components team. You will support the design and maturation of second generation valves and actuators for future missions while learning from mentors.

This on-site internship spans 12 weeks and provides hands-on experience across CAD/CAM, GD&T, FEA, and manufacturing processes, with opportunities to attend tech talks and intern events.