Structural Analysis Intern Fall 2026

Rocket Lab Corporation • Long Beach, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Structural Analysis Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Long Beach, California, you will have the opportunity to support the Structural Analysis Team in performing detailed simulations and physics-based analysis and support the Vehicle Design and analysis activities. The Structural Analysis team is responsible for the analysis, design validation, and future improvements of our suite of Space Systems and Space Components.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master's degree program in an engineering, physics or math discipline.
• 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 August or September 2026.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), 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 using CAD/CAM.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software experience.
• FEA software, Statics, Dynamics and Nastran.
• NX Siemens experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Structural Analysis Team in performing detailed simulations and physics-based analysis.
• Support Vehicle Design and analysis activities.
• Apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges.
• Work closely with your mentor and other employees within the department to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically and professionally.
• 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
• Company equity
• Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
• Dental and vision coverage
• 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase program
• Subsidized EV charging stations
• Onsite gym
• Food and drinks
• Other discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree