Mechanical Engineering Intern Summer 2027

First Roles; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation in Silver Spring, MD seeks a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. You will assist propulsion hardware teams, contribute to design reviews, and support test activities under mentorship.

This paid internship offers hands-on experience with real hardware and a path to future opportunities in aerospace engineering. The role emphasizes curiosity, teamwork, problem-solving, and a willingness to learn in a fast-moving hardware environment.

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation# Mechanical Engineering Intern Summer 2027Internship Live nowSilver Spring, MDPosted October 26, 2026Last seen at Rocket Lab Corporation on October 26, 2026.FirstRoles never charges new grads or interns to apply.## About this roleJob Description Job Description ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern based at Rocket Lab's site in Silver Spring, Maryland, you will have the opportunity to support th...