Rocket Lab · 3 months ago
Test Engineering Intern Spring 2026
Wallops Island, VA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
1+ years exp
Start in 2026 WinterRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. As a Test Engineering Intern, you will support the Test and Launch Operations team, applying engineering concepts to solve real challenges while working closely with mentors and peers.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
Responsibilities
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
Required
Must be enrolled in a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree program in an engineering discipline such as Electrical, Mechatronics or Robotics Engineering, or physics 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
Preferred
GPA of 3.5 or above
6+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)
Proficient in C++
Proficient in Python
Benefits
You may be eligible for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Rocket Lab has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (2)
2023 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
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