Rocket Lab
Test Engineering Intern Spring 2027
Wallops Island, VA +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 24, 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, master’s, or doctorate degree program in an engineering or physics discipline; at least one semester 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 asylee, or be eligible to obtain applicable U.S. Department of State and/or Department of Commerce authorizations under export regulations.
About the job
Supports Rocket Lab’s test and launch operations team by improving tools and procedures for safe, efficient, repeatable test and launch operations.
What you'll do
- Work with a mentor and department employees on engineering projects and practical challenges.
- Collaborate with flight operations and cross-functional teams, while sharing progress and learning from mentors.
- Contribute to tools and procedures supporting test campaigns and launch operations.
What they ask for
- Enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate program in engineering or physics, 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 January, February, or March 2027.
Nice to have
- GPA of 3.5 or above and at least 6 months of applied engineering experience.
- Experience with scripting or automation, Python, 3D printing, CAD/CAM, or Siemens NX.
Pay
$25.00 USD Hourly (base salary); $25 — $25 USD (base pay)
Tools
Python, CAD/CAM, Siemens NX
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