Space Hardware Intern - Spring 2027 (On-Site Long Beach)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Competitive medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern in Long Beach, CA, to support concept development, hardware testing, and integration readiness for next-generation spacecraft. You will work under mentors in a fast-paced environment, applying aerospace engineering concepts and evolving your skills on real hardware.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an Aerospace/Mechanical program, maintaining a 3.0+ GPA, and possessing 3+ months of applied engineering experience.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Applied engineering experience

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Astronautical or Mechanical Eng

GPA 3.0 or above

At least one semester remaining post internship

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

ANSYS

Simcenter 3D

FEMAP/NASTRAN

3D printing

GD&T

Lathe machining

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern in Long Beach, CA, to support concept development, hardware testing, and integration readiness for next-generation spacecraft. You will work under mentors in a fast-paced environment, applying aerospace engineering concepts and evolving your skills on real hardware.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an Aerospace/Mechanical program, maintaining a 3.0+ GPA, and possessing 3+ months of applied engineering experience.