Supply Chain Intern Summer 2027

Rocket Lab Corporation • Silver Spring, MD

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is seeking a Supply Chain Intern for its Silver Spring, Maryland site. The intern will support the team that optimizes inventory levels, manages supplier relationships, and mitigates operational risks while balancing product availability with working capital and freight costs. The Supply Chain and Procurement team manages the end-to-end flow of materials needed to sustain production and meet customer demand.

The intern will work closely with a mentor and department employees, applying engineering and industry concepts to real challenges while developing technical and professional skills. The role includes regular one-on-one meetings with mentors and supervisors, progress updates, and opportunities to attend tech talks and network through social and professional events. The position requires full-time, on-site availability for at least 12 consecutive weeks beginning in May or June 2027.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate program in an engineering discipline, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Operation Management, with at least one semester remaining after the internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• At least 3 months of corporate-function experience in supply chain.
• Able to work full-time on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning May or June 2027.
• Candidates must be comfortable with ambiguity, eager to learn, and able to collaborate across teams and lead development projects without supervision.
• For U.S. office candidates, must meet the stated U.S. Government space technology export-control eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.5 or above.
• At least 6 months of corporate-function experience in supply chain.
• Advanced Excel skills, including XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and INDEX/MATCH.
• Experience with SQL, PowerBI, and Tableau.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Support inventory optimization, supplier relationship management, and operational risk mitigation.
• Help balance product availability with working capital and freight costs.
• Support the end-to-end flow of materials needed to sustain production lines and satisfy customer demand.
• Work with a mentor and department employees to apply engineering and industry concepts to real challenges.
• Attend frequent one-on-one meetings with mentors and supervisors, provide progress updates, and participate in learning and networking events.

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $22.00 USD in Maryland.
• May be eligible for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs.
• Company equity may be available.
• Medical HMO and PPO plans and a company-sponsored HSA plan option.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Three weeks of paid vacation and seven days of sick leave per year.
• Eleven paid holidays per year.
• Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability insurance and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Discounted employee stock purchase program.
• Flex schedule.
• Free catered breakfast and lunch twice a week, plus free snacks and drinks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed