Systems Engineering Intern Summer 2027

Rocket Lab•Chantilly, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Systems Engineering Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Chantilly, Virginia, you will have the opportunity to support subsystem/system development testing and verification. This Systems Engineering team helps develop and execute to the technical baseline across all programs.

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.
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).
Familiarity with optics.
Solidworks experience.
Cameo experience.
JAMA experience.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel).

Responsibilities

Support subsystem/system development testing and verification.
Apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges.
Work with a fast-paced group of professionals.
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.