Rocket Lab
Fluid Component Intern Spring 2027
Long Beach, CA +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Location
- Long Beach, CA
Long Beach, California, United States - Experience
- At least 3 months of applied engineering experience; internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable. Preferred: 6+ months.
- Education
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate program in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Astronautical, or Mechanical Engineering; at least one semester of school must remain post-internship.
- Visa sponsorship
- For U.S. office candidates, must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State and/or Department of Commerce authorizations.
About the job
Supports Rocket Lab’s Fluid Components team in developing second-generation valves and actuators for future missions.
What you'll do
- Work with a mentor and department employees to apply engineering knowledge and develop technical and professional skills.
- Apply engineering and industry concepts to real challenges with a fast-paced team.
- Attend mentor and supervisor check-ins and provide progress updates.
What they ask for
- Enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate program in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Astronautical, or Mechanical Engineering, with at least one semester remaining after the internship.
- GPA of 3.0 or above.
- At least 3 months of applied engineering experience; internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience count.
- Available to work full-time on-site for at least 12 consecutive weeks beginning January, February, or March 2027.
Nice to have
- GPA of 3.5 or above and 6+ months of applied engineering experience.
- Experience with CAD/CAM, CNC, 3D printing, Python, GD&T, FEA, or a lathe; knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, materials science, or physics.
Pay
$28.00 USD Hourly (base salary); $28 — $28 USD (hourly pay range, CA only)
Tools
CAD/CAM, CNC, 3D printing, Python, GD&T, FEA
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