Propulsion Test Engineer Intern – Spring 2027

Rocket Lab; Diamondhead (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab invites you to join our Test Engineering Intern program at our Stennis, Mississippi site. You will contribute to Archimedes engine test operations, support engine rebuilds and test readiness, and learn directly from experienced mentors in a fast-paced engineering environment.

The role requires enrollment in an engineering degree program (bachelor's or higher) with at least one semester remaining. Strong academics (GPA 3.0+) and 3+ months of applied engineering experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree program in an 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)

Responsibilities

• Support Archimedes Engine test operations on-site during the internship.
• Collaborate with propulsion teams to develop test procedures and sequencing.
• Attend frequent mentoring sessions and provide progress updates on assigned tasks.

Skills

Applied engineering experience

Python

Java

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Siemens NX

CAD/CAM

Job description

Rocket Lab invites you to join our Test Engineering Intern program at our Stennis, Mississippi site. You will contribute to Archimedes engine test operations, support engine rebuilds and test readiness, and learn directly from experienced mentors in a fast-paced engineering environment.

The role requires enrollment in an engineering degree program (bachelor's or higher) with at least one semester remaining. Strong academics (GPA 3.0+) and 3+ months of applied engineering experience are preferred.