Ground Systems Engineering Intern Summer 2027
About The Position
Rocket Lab is hiring a Ground Systems Engineering Intern to support the Test Ground Systems team at its Stennis, Mississippi site. The team provides the Archimedes engine with the resources needed for testing and develops the instrumentation, controls, and automation used to capture data for the Neutron Program. Ground Systems supports testing by designing and building test stands and capabilities, as well as ensuring that the stands continue to operate smoothly. The intern will work with a mentor and department employees to apply engineering knowledge, develop technical and professional skills, and contribute to real engineering challenges. The position requires full-time, on-site work for at least 12 consecutive weeks beginning in May or June 2027.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree program in an engineering discipline such as electrical, mechatronics, or robotics engineering, or in a physics discipline.
- Have at least one semester of school remaining after the internship.
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Have at least 3 months of applied engineering experience; internship, laboratory, and personal or team project experience is applicable.
- Be able to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning May or June 2027.
- Thrive in ambiguity and be willing to work in small, high-performing teams focused on learning and growth.
- Demonstrate the ability to lead development projects without supervision and collaborate across teams to deliver results.
Nice To Haves
- GPA of 3.5 or above.
- At least 6 months of applied engineering experience; internship, laboratory, and personal or team project experience is applicable.
- Experience with Solidworks and MATLAB.
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience.
- Computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) experience.
- Lathe machining experience.
- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing experience.
- Python and C++ experience.
- Experience working with pressurized systems.
- Proficient knowledge of fluid dynamics.
Responsibilities
- Support the Test Ground Systems team in providing systems and capabilities needed to test the Archimedes engine.
- Contribute to instrumentation, controls, and automation used to capture test data for the Neutron Program.
- Work with a mentor and department employees to apply engineering knowledge and develop technical and professional skills.
- Apply engineering and industry concepts to solve practical challenges.
- Attend regular one-on-one meetings with mentors and supervisors, provide progress updates, and support learning and success.
Benefits
- May be eligible for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
