Propulsion Analysis Intern — Hands-on Space Hardware

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

On-site fitness centers

50% merch store discount

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is offering a full-time internship in Long Beach, CA, to work closely with mentors and engineering teams on real projects over a minimum 12-week period beginning in early 2027.

You'll apply engineering concepts, participate in team meetings, and gain hands-on experience across Python, ANSYS, MATLAB, and CAD tools while contributing to meaningful missions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree program with at least one semester remaining.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, lab, or projects).

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering knowledge and grow technical and professional skills under mentorship.
• Work with a fast-paced group to apply engineering concepts to real challenges.
• Attend frequent 1:1s with mentors and supervisors to track progress.

Skills

Applied engineering experience

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering/Physics/Math degree with remaining semester

Tools

Python

ANSYS

Siemens NX

MATLAB

SolidWorks

CAD/CAM

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is offering a full-time internship in Long Beach, CA, to work closely with mentors and engineering teams on real projects over a minimum 12-week period beginning in early 2027.

You'll apply engineering concepts, participate in team meetings, and gain hands-on experience across Python, ANSYS, MATLAB, and CAD tools while contributing to meaningful missions in a fast-paced environment.