Space Systems Eng Intern – On‑Site (12 Weeks)

Rocket Lab Corporation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation in Tucson, Arizona is seeking a Systems Engineering Intern to support subsystem and system development testing and verification. You will work closely with a mentor and teammates to apply engineering concepts and grow your skills.

The role emphasizes collaboration, weekly 1:1s, and participation in tech talks and intern networking events. Candidates must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD program in engineering, physics, or math with at least one semester

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree in engineering, physics or math with at least one semester remaining post internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, lab, or project work) applicable to this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in subsystem and system development testing and verification under mentorship.
• Collaborate with a fast-paced engineering team to apply concepts to real challenges.
• Attend regular 1:1s and participate in technical talks and intern network events.

Skills

Applied engineering experience

Team collaboration

Self-directed learning

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in engineering/physics/math

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation in Tucson, Arizona is seeking a Systems Engineering Intern to support subsystem and system development testing and verification. You will work closely with a mentor and teammates to apply engineering concepts and grow your skills.

The role emphasizes collaboration, weekly 1:1s, and participation in tech talks and intern networking events. Candidates must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD program in engineering, physics, or math with at least one semester