Integration & Test Intern

Responsibilities

• Support the Space Systems Integration and Test Team with unique integration and test equipment
• Contribute to improvements for the spacecraft Assembly Integration & Test (AIT) phase
• Apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real-world challenges
• Collaborate with mentors and supervisors to facilitate technical and professional growth

Requirements

• Enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate program in engineering, physics, or math
• At least one semester of school remaining post-internship
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, lab, or personal projects)
• Ability to work full-time on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks starting August or September 2026

Preferred Qualifications

• GPA of 3.5 or above
• 6+ months of applied engineering experience
• Understanding of radio frequency and electronic components (capacitors, inductors, transformers)
• Hands-on experience with hardware or test equipment
• Proficiency in Python, Siemens NX, or JavaScript
• Knowledge of spacecraft design

About the Company

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more to open access to space.