Ground Systems Engineering Intern Spring 2027

Rocket Lab Corporation•Stennis Space Center, MS

5h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Grounds Systems Engineering Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Stennis, Mississippi, you will have the opportunity to support the Test Ground Systems team as they provide the Archimedes engine with everything it needs to see for test, and provide the instrumentation, controls, and automation necessary to capture any and all data to accelerate the Neutron Program. The Ground Systems team is an integral part of the testing team, from designing and building new stands and capabilities, to making sure the stand continues to run smoothly day to day every day offers new challenges and opportunities to grow and contribute to the success of the mission.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master's or doctorate degree program in an engineering discipline such as Electrical, Mechatronics or Robotics Engineering, or physics 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)

Nice To Haves

GPA of 3.5 or above
6+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/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

Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges
Attend frequent 1:1’s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning while providing progress updates
Enjoy tech talks and network with other interns and employees through social and professional events