Fluid Systems Intern — Space Tech (Spring 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Health, dental and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company

EV charging subsidy

Job summary

Rocket Lab seeks a Fluid Systems Intern at its Long Beach, CA site to support the Fluid Systems team across design, build, test, and analysis of critical hardware between tanks and engine. You will collaborate closely with mentors, apply engineering concepts, and contribute to solving real aerospace problems in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires enrollment in engineering/physics/math program, GPA 3.0+, 3+ months of applied engineering experience, and on-site availability for 12+ weeks

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master's or doctorate degree program in an engineering, physics or math discipline and have at least one semester remaining post internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• 3+ months of applied engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Fluid Systems team in solving problems that impact Neutron at varying urgency.
• Assist design, build, test, analyze, and potentially fly critical hardware.
• Collaborate with mentors and engineers to apply engineering concepts to real challenges.

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD candidate in engineering/physics/math

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

Rocket Lab seeks a Fluid Systems Intern at its Long Beach, CA site to support the Fluid Systems team across design, build, test, and analysis of critical hardware between tanks and engine. You will collaborate closely with mentors, apply engineering concepts, and contribute to solving real aerospace problems in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires enrollment in engineering/physics/math program, GPA 3.0+, 3+ months of applied engineering experience, and on-site availability for 12+ weeks