Fluid Systems Intern – Space Propulsion & Hardware

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

On-site internship in Long Beach, CA

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Fluid Systems Intern at our Long Beach, CA site to support the Fluid Systems team in solving problems between tanks and engine. You will design, build, test, analyze, and possibly fly critical hardware with mentorship from a dedicated team.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, attend regular mentor 1:1s, and engage in tech talks and networking events with interns and staff.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD program in engineering, physics or math and have at least one semester remaining after internship.
• GPA 3.0 or higher required.
• 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internships, labs or projects) considered valuable.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a mentor and department to apply knowledge and grow technically and professionally.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced team to apply engineering concepts to real challenges.
• Attend frequent 1:1s with mentors to track progress and learning while giving updates.
• Participate in tech talks and network with interns and employees.

Skills

Applied engineering

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in engineering/physics/math with one semester remaining

GPA 3.0 or above

Tools

CAD/CAM

3D printing

GD&T

FEA

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Fluid Systems Intern at our Long Beach, CA site to support the Fluid Systems team in solving problems between tanks and engine. You will design, build, test, analyze, and possibly fly critical hardware with mentorship from a dedicated team.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, attend regular mentor 1:1s, and engage in tech talks and networking events with interns and staff.