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Rocket Lab · 23 hours ago

Propulsion Intern Spring 2026

Long Beach, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$28/hr - $28/hr

0+ years exp

Start in 2026 Winter

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. As a Propulsion Intern, you will support the Neutron team in designing, analyzing, and building engine system hardware, contributing to the development of a new large rocket.

AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

As an intern, you will 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

Qualification

Engineering experienceSiemens NXANSYS WorkbenchHeat transfer knowledgeFluid Mechanics knowledgeCAD experienceFluid dynamics experienceFluid systems experienceLiquid rocket enginesPythonStructural fundamentals

Required

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 January, February, or March 2026