Test Engineering Intern Spring 2027
Rocket Lab · Wallops Island, VA
Est. total comp~$36/hrFrom the posting
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 a Test Engineering Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Wallops Island, Virginia you will have the opportunity to work alongside the flight operations crew and gain hands-on exposure to live test/launch operations while directly improving the tools and procedures that make those operations more efficient, repeatable, and safe. The Test & Launch Operations team are the crew directly responsible for launching Rocket Lab's Electron and Neutron vehicles and running the various test campaigns that feed into it.
WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO
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
YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS …
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Education: Enrolled in or recently finished a bachelor's program
Skills and tools: Python, CAD, Siemens NX
Clearance and work authorization: US person (ITAR / export control), US citizenship
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