Space Systems Engineer Intern - Spring 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, HDHP

HSA company contribution

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Subsidized EV charging

Onsite fitness centers

Snacks and beverages

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab invites a Systems Engineering Intern to join our Long Beach, CA team. You will support the Space Systems Division in developing assembly, integration, and test sequences for satellites, acting as a key communication node between design, development, and issue resolution.

You’ll work closely with mentors, apply engineering concepts to real challenges, and participate in regular 1:1s to track progress and growth.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree program in engineering, physics or math with at least one semester remaining.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• 3+ months of applied engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with mentors to apply knowledge technically and professionally.
• Apply engineering concepts to solve real challenges.
• Attend 1:1s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success.
• Network with interns and employees through events.

Skills

Engineering concepts

Team collaboration

Learning agility

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/Physics/Math degree program

Job description

Rocket Lab invites a Systems Engineering Intern to join our Long Beach, CA team. You will support the Space Systems Division in developing assembly, integration, and test sequences for satellites, acting as a key communication node between design, development, and issue resolution.

You’ll work closely with mentors, apply engineering concepts to real challenges, and participate in regular 1:1s to track progress and growth.