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Quality Engineering Intern Spring 2027
Rocket Lab Corporation
Long Beach, CAFresher1h agovia Greenhouse
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Power BITableauCADGD&TJiraSolidWorks
- Work
- On-site in Long Beach · internship
- Pay
- $28 an hour
- Skill demand
- GD&T14%CAD7%Power BI2%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 29, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
As a Quality Engineering Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Long Beach, California, you will have the opportunity to support supplier improvement and development initiatives. The Supplier Quality Engineering team primarily focuses on supplier interactions and root cause investigations that help mitigate risks to production demand and part availability.
What You'll Get to Do
- 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.
Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s 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).
Nice to Have Qualifications
- GPA of 3.5 or above.
- 6+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable).
- PowerBI, Tableau, or Minitab experience.
- Computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) experience.
- CNC, mills, lathes, and powered equipment experience.
- Geometric Dimension & Tolerancing (GD&T) experience.
- Siemens NX, Jira, Solidworks, ANSYS experience.
- Proficient Python experience.
- Proficient in Excel (Pivot Tables, Pareto charts, and VLOOKUPS).
- Familiarity with SixSigma, Lean, or quality systems.
- Familiarity with reflow profiling, solder paste printing, and inspection equipment.
Additional Requirements
- Able to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning January, February, or March 2027.
Compensation
- Pay Range MD: $28.00 USD Hourly
- Hourly Pay Range (CA Only): $28 — $28 USD
- May be eligible for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs.