Manufacturing Engineering Intern Summer 2026
Rocket LabLong Beach, California, United States
Posted September 16, 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 Manufacturing Engineering Intern for Summer 2026 to develop and qualify process for rocket engine manufacturing. The intern will work with the design, production, and quality teams in Long Beach, California, to apply engineering principles to rocket engine qualification. The role offers learning opportunities, access to technology talks, and opportunities to collaborate with senior professionals.
Requirements
- Enrollment in an engineering, physics, or math discipline
- GPA of 3.0 or above
- 3+ months of applied engineering experience
- Familiarity with welding, assembly/machining or CAD (preferred)
Benefits
- Stipend for relocation costs
- Company equity
- Medical HMO, PPO, and HSA
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Flexible spending accounts
- Dependent care savings accounts
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan