Fluid Component Intern Summer 2026
Rocket LabLong Beach, California, United States
Posted September 26, 2025
56000 - 56000 USD year
Internship
About the Company
Rocket Lab is a leading aerospace manufacturer specializing in rocket launches and spacecraft operations. The company is renowned for its Electron launch vehicle, the world's most frequently launched orbital small rocket, and is developing advanced rockets like HASTE and Neutron. Rocket Lab designs and manufactures components for satellites and constellations for missions to various celestial bodies, offering unparalleled precision and reliability in the industry.
Job Description
Rocket Lab is seeking a Fluid Component Intern to join the Neutron team, focusing on hardware procurement and test qualification for Neutron and Archimedes. This internship offers hands-on experience with aerospace components and contributes to groundbreaking space missions. The intern will work closely with mentors and contribute to the challenges of solving real-world engineering problems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in engineering, physics, or math
- At least one semester remaining post-internship
- GPA of 3.0 or above
- 3+ months of applied engineering experience
- Able to work full-time (12+ weeks) on site, beginning May or June 2026
Benefits
- Stipend for relocation costs
- Base salary, varying based on skills & experience
- Company equity
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and dependent care savings
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan