Propulsion Intern Summer 2027

United States·Long Beachentry

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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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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 Propulsion Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Long Beach, California, you will have the opportunity to support the development and operation of the Archimedes engine for the Neutron launch vehicle. You’ll join a team that owns the high-level engine architecture, performance and manage subsystem details and work across all the Neutron development teams, Stennis testing teams, and vehicle operations teams.

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 Aerospace, Aeronautical, Astronautical, or Mechanical engineering discipline and have at least one semester of school remaining post internship