Rocket Lab
Manufacturing Engineering Intern Summer 2027
Long Beach, CA +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 16, 2026
- Location
- Long Beach, CA
Long Beach, California, 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, with at least one semester remaining post-internship.
- Visa sponsorship
- For U.S. offices, must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, admitted as a refugee or granted asylum, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State and/or Department of Commerce authorizations under export regulations.
About the job
Develop and qualify manufacturing processes for rocket engines while working with design, production, and quality teams.
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 solve real manufacturing challenges.
- Lead development projects and collaborate across teams to deliver results.
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, including internship, laboratory, or personal/team project experience.
- Available 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.
- Experience with solid modelling, CAD/CAM, FEA, CNC equipment, GD&T, Siemens NX, Jira, Solidworks, ANSYS, or 3D printing.
Pay
$28.00 USD Hourly (base salary); $28 — $28 USD (base salary)
Tools
CAD/CAM, FEA, CNC, Siemens NX, Jira, Solidworks, ANSYS, 3D Printing
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