Rocket Lab Corporation
Space
SystemsEngineeringInternFall2026
“Systems Engineering Intern Fall 2026 at Rocket Lab Corporation. Skills: Systems Engineering, Space Systems, Assembly Integration and Test. Support Space Systems Division. Develop Assembly Integration and Test sequence”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver results
Industry & Context.
Issue resolution; Solve real challenges
Must be a U. S. citizen, lawful U. S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U. S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from U. S. Department of State and/or U. S. Department of Commerce, Work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning August or September 2026
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
Nice to Have
GPA of 3.5 or above, 6+ months of applied engineering experience, Experience working with spacecraft hardware or test hardware, Experience developing and running test scripts for space hardware, Experience debugging hardware issues on development hardware
What You'll Do.
Support Space Systems Division
Develop Assembly Integration and Test sequence
Act as communication node
Resolve design issues
Apply knowledge and grow skills
Apply engineering concepts
Apply industry concepts
Solve real challenges
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with mentor; Work with other employees; Work with fast-paced group; Collaborate across teams
Communication Scope
Providing progress updates
Process & Methodology
Lead development projects
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