Mechanical Engineering Intern Summer 2027

Rocket Lab•Silver Spring, MD

53d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Mechanical Engineering Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Silver Spring, Maryland, you will have the opportunity to support the Space Systems Division in producing flight mechanisms for Separation Systems.

Requirements

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)

Nice To Haves

GPA of 3.5 or above
6+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)
Proficient in Solidworks and SiemensNX
Experience using CAD/CAM
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Machining
Python experience

Responsibilities

Work closely with your mentor and other employees within the department to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically and professionally
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 with other interns and employees through social and professional events