Spacecraft Integration & Test Intern: Shape the Next Mission

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Employee stock purchase program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Rocket Lab’s Integration and Test Intern position in Long Beach, CA offers hands-on experience with the Space Systems Integration and Test Team, contributing from integration to test phases. You’ll work under mentors to apply engineering knowledge, develop practical skills, and participate in cross-team projects that influence spacecraft assembly and testing.

The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and exposure to real hardware challenges within a fast-paced, professional

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree program in an engineering, physics or math 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)
• GPA of 3.5 or above

Responsibilities

• Work closely with your mentor and other employees within the department to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically and professionally
• Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges
• Attend frequent 1:1’s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning while providing progress updates
• Enjoy tech talks and network with other interns and employees through social and professional events

Skills

Ambiguity tolerance

Cross-team collaboration

Self-directed work

Communication

Education

Engineering/Physics/Math degree (Bachelor/Master/PhD)

Tools

Hands-on hardware

Job description

Rocket Lab’s Integration and Test Intern position in Long Beach, CA offers hands-on experience with the Space Systems Integration and Test Team, contributing from integration to test phases. You’ll work under mentors to apply engineering knowledge, develop practical skills, and participate in cross-team projects that influence spacecraft assembly and testing.

The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and exposure to real hardware challenges within a fast-paced, professional