Rocket Lab
Manufacturing Engineering Intern Spring 2027
Wallops Island, VA +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Location
- Wallops Island, VA
Wallops Island, Virginia, United States - Experience
- At least 3 months of applied engineering experience; 6+ months preferred.
- Education
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in engineering, physics, or math; at least one semester must remain after the internship.
- Visa sponsorship
- For U.S. roles, candidates must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, asylees, or eligible to obtain required U.S. export authorizations.
About the job
Supports development of manufacturing processes and equipment for receiving, integrating, testing, and launching the Neutron Launch Vehicle at Rocket Lab’s Wallops Island site.
What you'll do
- Support process development and identify and design equipment needed for vehicle receipt and final integration and launch.
- Work with the Neutron Vehicle Integration Engineer and team on integration, test, and launch activities.
- Apply engineering concepts to practical challenges and share progress with mentors and supervisors.
What they ask for
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s 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, lab work, and personal or team projects count.
- Available 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/or 6+ months of applied engineering experience.
- Basic coding (Python, SQL, or automation scripting), solid modelling, CAD/CAM experience, or interest in process improvement.
Pay
$25.00 USD Hourly (base salary)
Tools
Python, SQL, CAD/CAM
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