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USD 28-28/hr

Additive Manufacturing Intern Spring 2027

United StatesUnited States·Long Beachentry
OtherManufacturing
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Overview

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars,

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OtherManufacturing

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

As an Additive Manufacturing Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Long Beach, California, you will have the opportunity to gain an understanding for rocketry and the impact that additive manufacturing has on modern rocket engines. The Additive Manufacturing department provides metal additively manufactured hardware for Electron, Neutron, and Space Systems programs.  

Responsibilities

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    As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees within the department to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically and professionally 

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    Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges 

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    Attend frequent 1:1’s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning while providing progress updates 

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    Enjoy tech talks and network with other interns and employees through social and professional events 

Requirements

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Ideal candidates will thrive in ambiguity and are excited to work in small, high-performing teams that are focused on continued learning and growth. Success in this position will be measured by the knowledge and experience you bring to the role, your ability to lead development projects without supervision, and your ability to successfully collaborate across teams to deliver results. 

  • Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master's or doctorate degree program in an engineering, physics or math discipline and have at least one semester of school remaining post internship 

  • GPA of 3.0 or above 

  • 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable) 

  • GPA of 3.5 or above 

  • 6+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable) 

  • Exposure to metal additive manufacturing 

  • Strong CAD/CAM modeling skills in Siemens NX, Solidworks, and other CAD/CAM software 

  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience  

  • Experience with 3D Printing 

  • Able to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning January, February, or March 2027

What We Offer

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✓Pay Range CA: $28.00 USD Hourly
✓You may be eligible for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Long Beach, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
≈ $58,240 a year
20% below the $72,800 median for Other jobs on Jobera (100,031 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
Posted
35 days ago
Employer
has 596 open jobs on Jobera in 4 countries.

Listing Details

Posted
September 9, 2026
First seen
September 10, 2026
Last seen
October 15, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
35
Repost count
0
Trust Level
42%
Scored at
October 15, 2026

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Employees
5
Founded
2017
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Additive Manufacturing Intern Spring 2027USD 28-28