Space Systems Mechanical Engineering Intern

First Roles; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Spring 2027 to support hardware development and testing under senior engineers. You will help design, prototype, and evaluate mechanical subsystems for spaceflight applications.

The role provides hands-on experience with real hardware, fast-paced project work, and collaboration across engineering teams. Applicants should be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Spring 2027 to support hardware development and testing under senior engineers. You will help design, prototype, and evaluate mechanical subsystems for spaceflight applications.

The role provides hands-on experience with real hardware, fast-paced project work, and collaboration across engineering teams. Applicants should be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with