Space Systems Integration & Test Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Stock Purchase Program

Onsite fitness centers

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Integration and Test Intern to support the Space Systems Integration and Test Team, contributing to assembly, integration and test of spacecraft hardware. Work with mentors to apply engineering concepts, learn industry practices, and tackle real challenges in a fast-paced environment.

The internship emphasizes hands-on hardware experience, collaboration across teams, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree program in engineering, physics or math 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

• Apply engineering concepts to real challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with mentors and teams to support integration and test activities.
• Contribute to improvements in the assembly, integration and test process.

Skills

Applied engineering experience

Collaborative mindset

Team cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in engineering/physics/math

GPA 3.0+

One semester remaining post internship

Tools

None

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Integration and Test Intern to support the Space Systems Integration and Test Team, contributing to assembly, integration and test of spacecraft hardware. Work with mentors to apply engineering concepts, learn industry practices, and tackle real challenges in a fast-paced environment.

The internship emphasizes hands-on hardware experience, collaboration across teams, and professional development.