Manufacturing Engineering Intern Spring 2026
Rocket LabMaryland, United States • United States
Posted September 22, 2025
50000 - 50000 USD year
Internship
About the Company
Rocket Lab is a leading aerospace manufacturer specializing in rocket launches and spacecraft operations. The company is renowned for its Electron launch vehicle, the world's most frequently launched orbital small rocket, and is developing advanced rockets like HASTE and Neutron. Rocket Lab designs and manufactures components for satellites and constellations for missions to various celestial bodies, offering unparalleled precision and reliability in the industry.
Job Description
Rocket Lab is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for the Spring 2026 cohort. This role offers an opportunity to work with an advanced machinery in manufacturing stages for Neutron, their upcoming reusable launch vehicle. Interns will contribute to the team and gain technical skills while collaborating across teams, with tech talks and social events.
Requirements
- Teachable graduate student with a bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, or math discipline.
- 3.0 GPA or higher.
- 3+ months of applied engineering experience.
- US citizenship, lawful permanent resident, or applicable asylum status (for international applicants).
Benefits
- Medical HMO
- PPO & 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- Comm discounted employee stock purchase program
- Free snacks/drinks onsite