Combustion Devices Intern Spring 2027
Quick Summary
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,
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 a Combustion Devices Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Long Beach, California, you will have the opportunity to support the team in designing, analyzing and testing combustion devices, as well as gain experience with GD&T drafting and data processing and testing. From designing and testing structures and components, to firing up new engines, to setting up launch pads and test sites across the United States, joining the Combustion Devices team is your opportunity to help launch a new large rocket for the very first time.
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
~1 min readIdeal 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.
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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
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GPA of 3.0 or above
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3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)
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GPA of 3.5 or above
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6+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)
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Experience with CAD/CAM
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Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) drafting experience
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Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience
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Experience with 3D printing
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Experience with programs such as: ANSYS, MATLAB, Siemens NX
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Propulsion experience
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Able to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning January, February, or March 2027
What We Offer
~4 min readLocation & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 10, 2026
- First seen
- September 10, 2026
- Last seen
- September 10, 2026
Posting Health
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- 0
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- 0
- Trust Level
- 79%
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- September 10, 2026
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