Fluid Systems Intern

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

As aFluid Systems Intern based at Rocket Lab's site in Long Beach, California, you will have the opportunity to support the Fluid Systems team solve problems that impact

Neutron at varying levels of urgency.

This team owns all hardware between the tanks and engine, and you'llhelp design, build, test, analyze, andmaybe evenfly critical hardware.

• 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 solvereal challenges

• Attend frequent 1:1s with mentors and supervisors tofacilitatesuccess and learning while providing progress updates

• Enjoy tech talks and network with other interns and employees through social and professional events

Ideal candidates will thrive in ambiguity and are excited to work in small, high-performing teams that are focused on continued learning and growth. Success in this position will be measured by the knowledge and experience you bring to the role, your ability to lead development projects without supervision, and your ability to successfully collaborate across teams to deliver results.

• 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)

• GPA of 3.5 or above

• 6+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)

• Experience in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and propulsion

• Computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) experience

• 3D printing experience

• Lathe Machining experience

• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) experience

• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience

• Able to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning January, February, or March 2027

• Pay Range CA: $28.00 USD Hourly

• You may be eligible for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs

Hourly Pay Range (CA Only)

$28 $ 28 USD

We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy