Propulsion Intern Spring 2027

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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 January, February, or March 2027

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 Siemens NX, ANSYS Workbench
Knowledge of heat transfer
Knowledge of Fluid Mechanics
Fluid dynamics and fluid systems experience
Fluid systems experience
Experience with liquid rocket engines
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 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)
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