Systems Engineering Intern - Space Hardware (On-Site Tucson)

Rocket Lab Corp.; Arizona; On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Tucson, Arizona is seeking a Systems Engineering Intern to contribute to subsystem and system development testing under mentorship. This on-site role offers hands-on experience applying engineering principles to real hardware and critical missions.

You will collaborate across teams, attend regular mentoring sessions, and participate in technical talks and intern events while supporting ongoing programs during a 12-week term.

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

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge to subsystem/system development testing and verification
• Work with a mentor and team to deliver results
• Attend frequent 1:1s with mentors to facilitate success and learning
• Participate in tech talks and intern events

Skills

Applied engineering experience

Education

Engineering/Physics/Math degree

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Rocket Lab in Tucson, Arizona is seeking a Systems Engineering Intern to contribute to subsystem and system development testing under mentorship. This on-site role offers hands-on experience applying engineering principles to real hardware and critical missions.

You will collaborate across teams, attend regular mentoring sessions, and participate in technical talks and intern events while supporting ongoing programs during a 12-week term.