Rocket Lab
Manufacturing Engineering Intern Summer 2027
Middle River, MD +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 16, 2026
- Location
- Middle River, MD
Middle River, Maryland, United States - Experience
- At least 3 months of applied engineering experience; 6+ months is preferred.
- Education
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in engineering, physics, or math, with at least one semester remaining post-internship.
- Visa sponsorship
- For U.S. offices, candidates must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, asylees, or eligible to obtain required U.S. export-control authorizations.
About the job
Supports Rocket Lab’s Manufacturing Team in manufacturing Neutron rocket stages at its Middle River, Maryland site.
What you'll do
- Apply engineering and industry concepts to manufacturing challenges.
- Work with a mentor and department employees, provide progress updates, and develop technical and professional skills.
- Collaborate across teams and contribute to development projects.
What they ask for
- Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree 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; internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience counts.
- 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 and 6+ months of applied engineering experience.
- Fabrication, CAD/CAM, 3D printing, robotics, industrial processes, or composites exposure.
Pay
$25.00 USD Hourly (base pay)
Tools
CAD/CAM
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