Manufacturing Engineering Intern — Rockets

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Competitive hourly wage

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, California is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to develop and qualify processes for rocket engine production. You will gain hands-on experience with advanced machinery across our manufacturing sites, contributing to satellites and rockets.

You will be part of a small, high-performing team, working under mentors to deliver results, and will attend frequent check-ins, tech talks, and networking events

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

• Work closely with mentor and department to apply knowledge and grow skills
• Work with fast-paced group to apply engineering concepts to real challenges
• Attend frequent 1:1s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning
• Participate in tech talks and network with interns and employees through events

Skills

Enrolled in Engineering/Physics/Math

GPA 3.0+

3+ months applied engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics or math

Tools

CAD/CAM

Siemens NX

Jira

SolidWorks

ANSYS

3D Printing

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, California is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to develop and qualify processes for rocket engine production. You will gain hands-on experience with advanced machinery across our manufacturing sites, contributing to satellites and rockets.

You will be part of a small, high-performing team, working under mentors to deliver results, and will attend frequent check-ins, tech talks, and networking events