Space Hardware Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Rocket Lab Corp.; Middle River, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Networking events

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for Spring 2027 at our Middle River, Maryland site. You will support the Manufacturing Team in building stages for Neutron and gain hands-on experience with advanced machinery and real hardware.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration across teams, and mentorship to deliver real results. Ideal candidates are pursuing an engineering, physics, or math degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and at least 3 months of applied engineering

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or math with at least one semester remaining.
• GPA 3.0 or above.
• 3+ months of applied engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with a mentor and department to apply engineering concepts and grow skills.
• Collaborate with a fast-paced group to solve real challenges.
• Attend 1:1s with mentors to facilitate success and learning.

Skills

Cross-team collaboration

Project leadership

Engineering concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Physics

Mathematics

Tools

CAD/CAM

3D Printing

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for Spring 2027 at our Middle River, Maryland site. You will support the Manufacturing Team in building stages for Neutron and gain hands-on experience with advanced machinery and real hardware.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration across teams, and mentorship to deliver real results. Ideal candidates are pursuing an engineering, physics, or math degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and at least 3 months of applied engineering