Fluid Components Intern — Summer 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Medical plans (HMO/PPO) with HSA

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Relocation stipend

Job summary

Rocket Lab is offering a Fluid Components Intern position at our Long Beach, CA site. You will assist in designing and maturing second generation devices for future missions, focusing on valves and actuators for fluid handling in our engines and launch vehicle.

You will work with a dynamic team, attend mentorship 1:1s, and participate in tech talks and networking events to accelerate growth and contribute to meaningful space hardware projects.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate engineering program and have at least one semester remaining post internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, lab, or project work) are applicable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Fluid Components team in designing second generation devices for future missions.
• Work with mentors to progress on development projects and provide regular updates.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Independent work

Cross-team collaboration

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical/Mechanical Engineering

GPA 3.0+

One semester remaining post internship

Tools

CAD/CAM

CNC

3D printing

Python

GD&T

FEA

Lathe

Job description

Rocket Lab is offering a Fluid Components Intern position at our Long Beach, CA site. You will assist in designing and maturing second generation devices for future missions, focusing on valves and actuators for fluid handling in our engines and launch vehicle.

You will work with a dynamic team, attend mentorship 1:1s, and participate in tech talks and networking events to accelerate growth and contribute to meaningful space hardware projects.