Rocket Lab
Integration & Test Intern Summer 2027
Long Beach, CA +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 9, 2026
- Location
- Long Beach, CA
Long Beach, California, United States - Experience
- At least 3 months of applied engineering experience; internships, laboratory work, and personal or team project experience are applicable. 6+ months is preferred.
- Education
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree program in engineering, physics, or math; must have at least one semester remaining after the 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 Space Systems Integration and Test Team by contributing to integration and test equipment and improvements to the spacecraft Assembly Integration & Test phase.
What you'll do
- Work with a mentor and department employees on engineering challenges and professional development.
- Contribute to improvements affecting spacecraft assembly, integration, and testing.
- Provide progress updates and collaborate with supervisors and cross-functional teams.
What they ask for
- Enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate program in engineering, physics, or math, with at least one semester remaining after the internship.
- GPA of 3.0 or above.
- At least 3 months of applied engineering experience; internships, laboratory work, and personal or team projects count.
- Able to work full-time on-site for at least 12 consecutive weeks beginning May or June 2027.
Nice to have
- GPA of 3.5 or above; 6+ months of applied engineering experience; hands-on hardware or test equipment experience.
- Python, Siemens NX, JavaScript, or knowledge of spacecraft design.
Pay
$28.00 USD Hourly (base salary); $28 — $28 USD (hourly pay range)
Tools
Python, Siemens NX, JavaScript
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