Propulsion Design Intern — Help Build Archimedes Engine

Socket.dev; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Hourly pay range CA: $28.00 USD

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Propulsion Design Intern to support design and analysis of Archimedes engine components. You will join a multidisciplinary propulsion team responsible for designing and building engine hardware to accelerate Archimedes development.

You will work with mentors, participate in hands-on engineering challenges, and attend regular 1:1s and tech talks aimed at growing your technical and professional skills during a 12+ week on-site internship in 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree program in Aerospace, Astronautical, Aeronautical 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, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)

Responsibilities

• As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees within the department to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically and professionally
• Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges
• Attend frequent 1:1's with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning while providing progress updates
• Enjoy tech talks and network with other interns and employees through social and professional events

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Aerospace/Astronautical/Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

ANSYS Workbench

CAD/CAM

Python

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Propulsion Design Intern to support design and analysis of Archimedes engine components. You will join a multidisciplinary propulsion team responsible for designing and building engine hardware to accelerate Archimedes development.

You will work with mentors, participate in hands-on engineering challenges, and attend regular 1:1s and tech talks aimed at growing your technical and professional skills during a 12+ week on-site internship in 2027.