Rocket Lab
Propulsion Analyst 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 is preferred.
- Education
- Enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree program in engineering, physics, or math; at least one semester of school must remain after the internship.
- Visa sponsorship
- For U.S. offices, 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 under applicable export regulations.
About the job
Supports Rocket Lab’s Propulsion team by developing FEA or CFD models and analyzing rocket engine hardware for the Archimedes engine.
What you'll do
- Create FEA or CFD models of new and updated designs.
- Analyze critical rocket engine hardware.
- Collaborate with a mentor and multidisciplinary team on engineering challenges and project updates.
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.
- Available 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.
- Experience with Python, ANSYS, Simens NX, MATLAB, or Solidworks; FEA, CFD, CAD/CAM, heat transfer, cryogenics, or superficial fluid behavior.
Pay
$28.00 USD Hourly (base salary)
Tools
Python, ANSYS, Simens NX, MATLAB, Solidworks, FEA, CFD, CAD/CAM
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