Optical Engineering Intern — Summer 2027 (On‑Site, Tucson)

Rocketlab; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Optical Engineering Intern to support the Optical Team by building test setups, running experiments, and analyzing data. You will work within a fast-paced environment focused on advancing optical technologies through hands-on engineering and scientific collaboration.

The role emphasizes teamwork, mentorship, and real-world project experience. It is a full-time, on-site internship for 12+ weeks starting May or June 2027, with compensation of $25.00 USD per

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate 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

• Build test setups and run experiments to support the Optical Team.
• Analyze data from experiments to extract meaningful insights.
• Collaborate with teammates and mentors to advance projects.

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Engineering/Physics/Math

GPA 3.0+

3+ months applied engineering experience

Tools

Python

CAD/CAM

Job description

Rocket Lab in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Optical Engineering Intern to support the Optical Team by building test setups, running experiments, and analyzing data. You will work within a fast-paced environment focused on advancing optical technologies through hands-on engineering and scientific collaboration.

The role emphasizes teamwork, mentorship, and real-world project experience. It is a full-time, on-site internship for 12+ weeks starting May or June 2027, with compensation of $25.00 USD per