Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Spring 2025

Rocket Lab is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to work on developing and qualifying processes for making rocket engines at their Long Beach, California site.

• Work with design, production, and quality teams
• Develop and qualify processes for rocket engines
• Work with advanced machinery and manufacturing techniques
• Collaborate with teams to deliver projects on time and on budget

• Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in engineering, physics, or math
• GPA of 3.0 or above
• 3+ months of applied engineering experience
• Ability to work full-time on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in January, February, or March 2025
• Hands-on experience with soldering, assembly PCB, or Harness manufacturing, and electronic testing
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• **Job Type:** Full-Time
• **Job Level:** Senior
• **Department:** Aerospace
• **Sectors:** Manufacturing
• **Engineering Type:** Mechanical Eng.
• **Years of Experience:** 3+ years
• **Salary:** Salary range not specified
• **Contracting Role:** No
• **Hardware:** Yes
• **Summary:**
• **Job Description:** The role involves working as a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and qualify processes for making rocket engines at Rocket Lab's Long Beach, California site.
• **Responsibilities:**
• Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams
• Develop and qualify processes for rocket engines
• Utilize advanced manufacturing techniques
• Ensure timely and budgeted project delivery
• **Job Requirements:**
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or math
• Minimum of 3 years of applied engineering experience
• Ability to work full-time on-site for a specified duration
• Proficiency in soldering, assembly PCB, or Harness manufacturing, and electronic testing