Propulsion Design Intern: Archimedes Engine

Rocket Lab Corp.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, California is seeking a Propulsion Design Intern to contribute to the Archimedes engine program. You will work with mentors on component design and analysis, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

As part of a multidisciplinary propulsion team, you’ll apply aerospace engineering concepts, develop practical skills, and participate in regular reviews and project milestones during a minimum 12-week on-site internship starting May/June 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree program in an Aerospace, Astronautical, Aeronautical or Mechanical engineering 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)
• GPA of 3.5 or above
• 6+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)
• CAD/CAM experience
• Fluid dynamics and fluid systems experience
• Experience with liquid rocket engines
• Knowledge of heat transfer and fluid mechanics
• Familiar with Structural fundamentals (statics)

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering concepts to design and analyze engine components.
• Collaborate with a fast-paced propulsion team to solve real challenges.
• Attend regular 1:1s with mentors to facilitate success and learning.

Skills

Applied engineering experience

Team collaboration

Self-motivated learner

Strong technical communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

GPA 3.0 or above

Tools

CAD/CAM

Fluid dynamics

Liquid rocket engines

Heat transfer & fluid mechanics

Structural fundamentals (statics)

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, California is seeking a Propulsion Design Intern to contribute to the Archimedes engine program. You will work with mentors on component design and analysis, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

As part of a multidisciplinary propulsion team, you’ll apply aerospace engineering concepts, develop practical skills, and participate in regular reviews and project milestones during a minimum 12-week on-site internship starting May/June 2027.