Supply Chain Intern Fall 2026

Rocketlab; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for relocation stipend

Tech talks and networking events

Job summary

Rocketlab in Middle River, Maryland is looking for a Supply Chain Intern to support their Supply Chain Team. You will have a chance to work closely with your mentor and colleagues to identify process improvements and cost reduction opportunities. Ideal candidates should thrive in small teams and be pursuing a relevant engineering or business degree.

This full-time internship will last for a minimum of 12 weeks starting in August or September 2026, offering hands-on experience and professional growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant engineering or business degree program with at least one semester remaining.
• GPA of 3.0 or above is required.
• 3+ months of corporate experience in supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Support the Supply Chain Team in process improvements and cost reductions.
• Collaborate with team members to solve real-world challenges.
• Attend one-on-ones with mentors for guidance and feedback.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Engineering concepts

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate in Engineering or related field

Tools

SQL

Visio

Six Sigma

Job description

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium‑lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

SUPPLY CHAIN INTERN – OBSERVER – MIDDLE RIVER, MARYLAND

As a Supply Chain Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Middle River, Maryland, you will have the opportunity to support the Supply Chain Team in identifying process improvement and cost reduction opportunities. Rocket Lab’s Supply Chain team is responsible for the purchasing and managing the flow of all services, materials, products, and components throughout the business.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO

• 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 one‑to‑ones 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.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS

Ideal candidates will thrive in ambiguity and are excited to work in small, high‑performing teams that are focused on continued learning and growth. Success in this position will be measured by the knowledge and experience you bring to the role, your ability to lead development projects without supervision, and your ability to successfully collaborate across teams to deliver results.

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate program in an engineering discipline, Business Administration, Operation Management, or Industrial Engineering and have at least one semester of school remaining after the internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• 3+ months of corporate function experience within the areas of supply chain.
• Able to work full time, on‑site for a minimum of 12 weeks beginning August or September 2026.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE

• GPA of 3.5 or above.
• 6+ months of corporate function experience within the areas of supply chain.
• Experience using SQL.
• Experience with Visio.
• Six Sigma Experience.

COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS

• Pay Range MD: $22.00 USD Hourly.
• You may be eligible for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs.

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust and fumes in production areas.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or be lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at [e-mail]. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.