Space Structures Intern: Structural Analysis (Spring 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Onsite fitness centers

Employee merchandise discount

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Structural Analysis Intern for its Long Beach, CA site to support the Structural Analysis Team with detailed simulations and physics-based analysis. You will assist in Vehicle Design and analysis activities under mentorship, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Eligible candidates are enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral program in aerospace/mechanical engineering, with at least one semester remaining, and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate 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

• Work with mentors to apply engineering concepts and grow technically.
• Support detailed simulations and physics-based analysis under supervision.
• Attend frequent 1:1s with mentors and supervisors to track progress and learning.
• Join tech talks and network with interns and employees.

Skills

GPA 3.0+

CAD/CAM

FEA

Siemens NX

Statics & Dynamics

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace/Mechanical

Master's or Doctorate in Aerospace/Mechanical

Tools

Siemens NX

FEA Software

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Structural Analysis Intern for its Long Beach, CA site to support the Structural Analysis Team with detailed simulations and physics-based analysis. You will assist in Vehicle Design and analysis activities under mentorship, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Eligible candidates are enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral program in aerospace/mechanical engineering, with at least one semester remaining, and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.