Manufacturing Engineering Intern: Build Real Space Hardware

Rocket Lab USA; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA offers a paid internship in engineering disciplines at our Wallops Island facility. The program runs for 12 consecutive weeks, starting in May or June 2027, and is on-site at Rocket Lab's facility.

You will work closely with a mentor and a small team to apply engineering concepts to real challenges and deliver results. Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor's program in engineering, physics, or math with at least one semester remaining, a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and 3+ months of

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in an engineering, physics or math discipline and have at least one semester of school remaining post internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or above
• 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)

Responsibilities

• As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees within the department to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically and professionally
• Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges
• Attend frequent 1:1's with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning while providing progress updates
• Enjoy tech talks and network with other interns and employees through social and professional events

Skills

Engineering mindset

Coding basics

Process improvement

CAD/CAM exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree candidate in engineering/physics/math

Tools

Python

SQL

Automation scripting

CAD/CAM

Solid modelling

Job description

Rocket Lab USA offers a paid internship in engineering disciplines at our Wallops Island facility. The program runs for 12 consecutive weeks, starting in May or June 2027, and is on-site at Rocket Lab's facility.

You will work closely with a mentor and a small team to apply engineering concepts to real challenges and deliver results. Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor's program in engineering, physics, or math with at least one semester remaining, a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and 3+ months of