Propulsion Systems Intern — Space Flight

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Stock purchase program

Comprehensive benefits

Onsite fitness center

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Combustion Devices Intern to support the team in designing, analyzing and testing combustion devices. You will gain experience with GD&T drafting and data processing, and you may assist from designing structures to setting up launch pads across the United States.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an engineering, physics, or math degree, with 3+ months of applied engineering experience and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

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

• 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.

Skills

CAD/CAM

GD&T drafting

FEA

3D printing

Propulsion experience

Education

Engineering/Physics/Math degree program

Tools

ANSYS

MATLAB

Siemens NX

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Combustion Devices Intern to support the team in designing, analyzing and testing combustion devices. You will gain experience with GD&T drafting and data processing, and you may assist from designing structures to setting up launch pads across the United States.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an engineering, physics, or math degree, with 3+ months of applied engineering experience and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.