Spacecraft Thermal Engineering Intern

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Medical plans

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Thermal Engineering Intern to join the team for hands-on experience across the spacecraft thermal systems lifecycle. You will work closely with a mentor and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.

The internship requires enrollment in a relevant degree program, at least 3.0 GPA, and a minimum of 3 months of applied engineering experience.

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)

Responsibilities

• Work with mentor and department to apply knowledge and grow technical and professional skills
• Apply engineering concepts to real challenges in a fast-paced group
• Attend regular 1:1s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning
• Network with interns and employees through events

Skills

Applied engineering experience

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Engineering/Physics/Math

Tools

CAD/CAM

FEA

Lathe machining

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Thermal Engineering Intern to join the team for hands-on experience across the spacecraft thermal systems lifecycle. You will work closely with a mentor and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.

The internship requires enrollment in a relevant degree program, at least 3.0 GPA, and a minimum of 3 months of applied engineering experience.