Rocket Lab
space
Integration&TestInternFall2026
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“Integration & Test Intern Fall 2026 at Rocket Lab. Skills: integration and test. support the Space Systems Integration and Test Team. contribute to improvements that will directly impact the spacecraft Assembly Integration & Test (AIT) phase”
What You'll Achieve.
delivering a flight spacecraft that survives and operates to fulfill mission requirements through to end-of-life; deliver results
Industry & Context.
solve real challenges
Able to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning August or September 2026., must be a U. S. citizen, lawful U. S. permanent resident (i. e. , current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U. S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U. S. Department of State and/or the U. S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
enrolled in a bachelor’s, master's or doctorate degree program in an engineering, physics or math 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 is applicable)
Nice to Have
GPA of 3.5 or above, 6+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable), General understanding of radio frequency and electronic components, including capacitor, inductor, and transformers, Hands on hardware or test equipment experience, Python experience, Siemens NX experience, JavaScript experience, Knowledge of spacecraft design
What You'll Do.
support the Space Systems Integration and Test Team
contribute to improvements that will directly impact the spacecraft Assembly Integration & Test (AIT) phase
apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically and professionally
apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with a fast-paced group of professionals; Attend frequent 1: 1’s with mentors and supervisors; network with other interns and employees through social and professional events; collaborate across teams to deliver results; having each other’s backs; checking our egos at the door; rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small
Communication Scope
providing progress updates
Process & Methodology
lead development projects without supervision
Full Job Description
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U. S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. As an Integration and Test Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Long Beach, California, you will have the opportunity to support the Space Systems Integration and Test Team unique integration and test equipment and will contribute to improvements that will directly impact the spacecraft Assembly Integration & Test (AIT) phase. Our Integration and Test team is involved at all aspects of the satellite program from initial proposal through to launch and early operations. The team is responsible of delivering a flight spacecraft that survives and operates to fulfill mission requirements through to end-of-life. 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 supervis
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