Space Launch Manufacturing Intern

Rocket Lab Corporation; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation invites ambitious engineering students for a Manufacturing Engineering Intern Summer 2027 at Wallops Island, VA. You will support developing processes and design/build equipment for receipt, integration, and launch of the Neutron launch vehicle.

You will work with the Neutron Vehicle Integration team, participate in hands-on tasks, and gain exposure to CAD/CAM, Python, and SQL within a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s 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

• Work with a mentor and other employees to apply knowledge and grow technical and professional skills.
• Apply engineering concepts to solve real challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Attend frequent 1:1’s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning.
• Network with interns and employees through social and professional events.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/physics/math

Tools

Python

SQL

CAD/CAM

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation invites ambitious engineering students for a Manufacturing Engineering Intern Summer 2027 at Wallops Island, VA. You will support developing processes and design/build equipment for receipt, integration, and launch of the Neutron launch vehicle.

You will work with the Neutron Vehicle Integration team, participate in hands-on tasks, and gain exposure to CAD/CAM, Python, and SQL within a fast-paced aerospace environment.