Rocket Lab Corporation
Space
OperationsDevelopmentInternFall2026
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“Operations Development Intern Fall 2026 at Rocket Lab Corporation. Skills: Supply chain, Lab management. Support Lab Management. Support Supply Chain”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver results
Industry & Context.
Full-time work, On-site work, Minimum 16 weeks
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree program enrollment, At least one semester remaining post internship, GPA of 3.0 or above, 3+ months corporate function experience
Nice to Have
GPA of 3.5 or above, 6+ months corporate function experience, Experience with Python, Experience with lean manufacturing, Experience with facilities or equipment management, Experience with data management, Experience with statistics, Experience completing inventory cycle counts, Understanding of 5S principles, Familiarity with Six Sigma
What You'll Do.
Support Lab Management
Ensure tools are calibrated
Ensure equipment is calibrated
Ensure systems are calibrated
Ensure tools are functional
Ensure equipment is functional
Ensure systems are functional
Support development of inventory tools
Support testing of inventory tools
Support implementation of inventory tools
Support cycle counting
Support parts kitting
Support quarantine management
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Work with mentor; Work with employees
Process & Methodology
Lead development projects
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 to 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 Operations Development Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Toronto, Canada, you will have the opportunity to support Lab Management and Supply Chain. You will help with the development and documentation of processes and systems to ensure tools, equipment, and systems are kept in a calibrated and functional state at all times. From the Supply Chain side, will support development, testing, and implementation of inventory management tools and systems to support cycle counting, parts kitting, and quarantine management associated with ongoing production activities as well as new product rollout. 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 industry concepts to solve real challenges Attend frequent 1:1’s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate succ
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