Rocket Lab
Systems Engineering Intern Summer 2027
Chantilly, VA +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Location
- Chantilly, VA
Chantilly, Virginia, United States - Experience
- At least 3 months of applied engineering experience; 6+ months is preferred.
- Education
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree program in an engineering, physics, or math discipline, with at least one semester remaining post-internship.
- Visa sponsorship
- For U.S. offices, candidates must be U.S. citizens, lawful U.S. permanent residents, refugees or asylees, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State and/or Department of Commerce authorizations under applicable export regulations.
About the job
Supports systems and subsystem development testing and verification, helping execute the technical baseline across Rocket Lab programs.
What you'll do
- Support subsystem and system development testing and verification.
- Work with a mentor and department colleagues on engineering challenges and development projects.
- Provide progress updates and collaborate across 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; internship, laboratory, and personal or team project experience 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.
- Familiarity with optics; experience with Solidworks, Cameo, JAMA, or Microsoft Office (Excel).
Pay
25.00 USD hourly (pay rate)
Tools
Solidworks, Cameo, JAMA, Microsoft Office (Excel)
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