Mechanical Engineering Intern: Space Hardware & Testing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Employee stock purchase program

Medical plans

Paid vacation & sick time

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

EV charging subsidy

Onsite fitness centers

Snacks & beverages

Merchandise employee discount

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern in Long Beach, CA to support concept development, hardware testing, and integration-ready designs. You will work closely with mentors, apply engineering concepts, and contribute to next-generation spacecraft hardware.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a relevant engineering degree, with 3.0+ GPA and at least 3 months of applied engineering experience. This full-time, on-site internship runs for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning May

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree program in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Astronautical, or Mechanical engineering and have at least one semester remaining post internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, lab work, or projects).

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering concepts to real challenges in a fast-paced team.
• Work with mentors to develop and test hardware for space environments.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver results and progress updates.

Skills

Applied engineering experience

Team collaboration

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Astronautical, or Mechanical engineering

GPA 3.0+

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

ANSYS

Simcenter 3D

FEMAP/NASTRAN

CAD/CAM

3D printing

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Lathe machining

Spacecraft design principles

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern in Long Beach, CA to support concept development, hardware testing, and integration-ready designs. You will work closely with mentors, apply engineering concepts, and contribute to next-generation spacecraft hardware.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a relevant engineering degree, with 3.0+ GPA and at least 3 months of applied engineering experience. This full-time, on-site internship runs for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning May