Ground Systems Engineering Intern Spring 2027 Verified today
About the role
As a Ground Systems Engineering Intern at Rocket Lab's Stennis Space Center site, you will support the Test Ground Systems team. You'll help provide the Archimedes engine with test instrumentation, controls, and automation to capture data that accelerates the Neutron Program. The Ground Systems team designs and builds new test stands and maintains existing capabilities. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to contribute to mission success.
What you'll do
- Work closely with your mentor and team members to apply your knowledge and grow technically and professionally
- Apply engineering concepts to solve real challenges in a fast-paced environment
- Attend regular 1:1s with mentors and supervisors to discuss progress and learning
- Participate in tech talks and network with other interns and employees
Required qualifications
- Enrolled in a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree program in Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering, or Physics, with at least one semester remaining after internship
- GPA of 3.0 or above
- 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, or personal/team project experience counts)
- Able to work full-time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning January, February, or March 2027
Preferred qualifications
- 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 and Tolerancing experience
- Python and C++ experience
- Experience working with pressurized systems
- Proficient knowledge of fluid dynamics
Compensation
- Eligible for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs
Employment requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or Department of Commerce.