Propulsion Analyst Intern Summer 2027

Rocket Lab•Long Beach, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Propulsion Analyst Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Long Beach, California, you will have the opportunity to support the Propulsion team in creating FEA models or CFD models of new and updated designs as well as gain hands experience analyzing critical rocket engine hardware. You will join a multidisciplinary propulsion team responsible for designing and testing our Archimedes rocket engine.

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).
Able to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning May or June 2027.
For candidates seeking to work in US offices only: Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as 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 in Python, ANSYS, Simens NX, MATLAB, and Solidworks.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience.
Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD) experience.
Proficient in CAD/CAM.
Knowledge of heat transfer, cryogenics and superficial fluid behavior.
For candidates seeking to work in New Zealand offices only: Eligibility to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations (may be ineligible if not a citizen of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a NATO country, or if holding ineligible dual citizenship or nationality).

Responsibilities

Support the Propulsion team in creating FEA models or CFD models of new and updated designs.
Gain hands-on experience analyzing critical rocket engine hardware.
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 other interns and employees through social and professional events.

Benefits

Stipend to subsidize relocation costs
Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
Dental and vision coverage
Paid vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Subsidized EV charging
Onsite fitness centers (where available)
Discounted gym memberships
Complimentary snacks and beverages
50% employee discount on our popular merch store
Variety of other employee discounts