Ground Systems Engineering Intern Spring 2027

About the Role

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems.

As a Ground Systems Engineering Intern at Rocket Lab’s site in Stennis, Mississippi, you will support the Test Ground Systems team. This team provides the Archimedes engine with necessary components for testing, and instrumentation, controls, and automation to capture data for the Neutron Program. The Ground Systems team is integral to testing, from designing and building new stands to ensuring smooth day-to-day operation.

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with mentors and employees to apply knowledge and grow skills technically and professionally.
• Apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Attend frequent 1:1s with mentors and supervisors for progress updates and to facilitate success and learning.
• Participate in tech talks and network with other interns and employees through social and professional events.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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 a physics discipline.
• 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 are applicable).
• Able to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning January, February, or March 2027.

Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• GPA of 3.5 or above.
• 6+ months of applied engineering experience.
• Experience with Solidworks and MATLAB.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience.
• Computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) experience.
• Lathe Machining experience.
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing experience.
• Python and C++ experience.
• Experience working with pressurized systems.
• Proficient knowledge of fluid dynamics.

Compensation and Benefits

• Potential eligibility for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs.