Launch Systems Intern: Combustion Devices (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

EV charging subsidy

Onsite fitness centers

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Combustion Devices Intern to join the team at our Long Beach, California site. You will assist in designing, analyzing and testing combustion devices, gaining hands-on experience with GT drafting and data processing while supporting the path to rocket engine success.

You will work closely with mentors, attend frequent 1:1s, and participate in tech talks and intern networking events to grow technically and professionally.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree program in an engineering, physics or math discipline with 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

• Support the team in designing, analyzing and testing combustion devices.
• Work with mentors to solve real engineering challenges.
• Attend regular 1:1s and participate in intern events and tech talks.

Skills

Applied engineering

Team collaboration

Education

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

GPA 3.0+

Tools

CAD/CAM

GD&T drafting

FEA

3D printing

ANSYS

MATLAB

Siemens NX

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Combustion Devices Intern to join the team at our Long Beach, California site. You will assist in designing, analyzing and testing combustion devices, gaining hands-on experience with GT drafting and data processing while supporting the path to rocket engine success.

You will work closely with mentors, attend frequent 1:1s, and participate in tech talks and intern networking events to grow technically and professionally.