Integration & Test Intern- Spring 2025

$58,240 - $58,240/Yr

Rocket Lab USA - Long Beach, CA

Full-time - Intern

Long Beach, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As an Integration and Test Intern at Rocket Lab, you will support the Space Systems Integration and Test Team in developing process improvements within Assembly, Integration, and Test. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn about integration and test equipment while working on satellite programs from initial proposal through to launch and early operations. You will collaborate with a team of professionals, applying engineering concepts to solve real challenges and enhancing your technical and professional skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Space Systems Integration and Test Team in developing process improvements.
• Learn about integration and test equipment.
• Collaborate with team members on satellite programs from proposal to launch.
• Participate in tech talks and networking events with other interns and employees.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree program in engineering, physics, or math discipline.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable).

Nice-to-haves

• GPA of 3.5 or above.
• 6+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable).
• Experience with spacecraft design.
• Hands-on hardware or test equipment experience.

Benefits

• Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Discounted employee stock purchase program.
• Subsidized EV charging stations.
• Onsite gym, food and drinks, childcare concierge, and other discounts.