Supply Chain Intern Summer 2027

Rocket Lab USA; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Top-tier medical benefits

Free meals and snacks

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA seeks a Supply Chain Intern to join our team in Silver Spring, MD, for a 12-week on-site internship beginning May/June 2027. You will support inventory optimization, supplier relationships, and risk mitigation to balance availability with working capital and freight costs while learning from a dedicated mentor.

You must be enrolled in an engineering, supply chain, or business program with a 3.0+ GPA and at least one semester remaining.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate program in an engineering discipline, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Operation Management and have at least one semester of school remaining post internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• 3+ months of corporate function experience within the areas of supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with your mentor and department team to apply knowledge and grow skills.
• Collaborate with a fast-paced group to apply concepts to real challenges.
• Attend regular 1:1s with mentors and supervisors to track progress and success.
• Engage in tech talks and network with interns and employees through events.

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Operations Management

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

Position

As aSupply ChainIntern based at Rocket Lab's site inSilver Spring, Maryland, you will have the opportunity tosupport theteam thatoptimizesinventory levels, handles supplier relationships, and mitigates operational risks to balance high product availability with minimal working capital and freight costs.The Supply Chain and Procurement team manages the end-to-end flow of materials necessary to sustain production lines and satisfy customer demand.

What you'll get to do

• As an intern, you will 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

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 inan engineering discipline,SupplyChain,BusinessAdministration,orOperation Managementand have at least one semester of school remaining post internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• 3+ months of corporate function experience within the areas ofsupply chain.

These qualifications would be nice to have

• GPA of 3.5 or above.
• 6+ months of corporate function experience within the areas ofsupply chain.
• AdvancedExcel (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, INDEX/MATCH)
• ExperiencewithSQL,PowerBI, and Tableau
• Experience with ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle)

Additional requirements

• Able to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning May or June 2027

Compensation and other benefits

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

Base Pay Range (MD Only)

$22—$22 USD

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 7 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include: discounted employee stock purchase program, flex schedule, free breakfast and lunch catered 2x/week, and free snacks/drinks.

Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company's discretion.

What to expect

We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

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 (i.e., current Green Card holder), or 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] 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 CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

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 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.