Supply Chain Intern Summer 2027

Rocket Lab•Silver Spring, MD

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company that builds rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems. The Supply Chain Intern will be based at the company’s site in Silver Spring, Maryland, and support a team that optimizes inventory, 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 lines and satisfy customer demand. The intern will work with a mentor and other department employees to apply their knowledge and develop technical and professional skills. They will work with a fast-paced group to apply engineering and industry concepts to real challenges, meet frequently with mentors and supervisors for guidance and progress updates, and take part in technical talks and networking events. This internship requires full-time, on-site work for at least 12 consecutive weeks beginning in May or June 2027. The stated pay range is $22 per hour in Maryland. A relocation stipend may be available. Rocket Lab notes that compensation and benefits eligibility may vary based on employment status and other factors.

Requirements

Be enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate program in an engineering discipline, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Operation Management.
Have at least one semester of school remaining after the internship.
Have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
Have at least 3 months of corporate-function experience in supply chain.
Be able to work full-time on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in May or June 2027.
For candidates seeking to work in U.S. offices, meet applicable U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

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 work related to inventory optimization, supplier relationships, and operational risk mitigation.
Work with a mentor and department employees to apply knowledge and develop technical and professional skills.
Apply engineering and industry concepts to real challenges in a fast-paced team.
Meet with mentors and supervisors for learning, guidance, and progress updates.
Participate in technical talks and social and professional networking events.

Benefits

Possible stipend to subsidize relocation costs.
Company equity may be available.
Medical coverage, including 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.
Life insurance.
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Discounted employee stock purchase program.
Flexible schedule.
Free catered breakfast and lunch twice per week, plus free snacks and drinks.