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    Turbomachinery Intern Fall 2026

    Rocket Lab · Long Beach, California, United States

    Fall 2026On-sitePaidPosted 2026-05-19
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    About the role#

    As a Turbomachinery Intern, you will join the Turbopump team within the propulsion department in Long Beach, California. You will contribute to a highly integrated system in a development and production environment, working closely with manufacturing, external vendors, and functional groups supporting engine development.

    What you'll do#

    • Apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real-world challenges alongside a group of professionals.
    • Collaborate with your mentor and department team members to grow your technical and professional skills.
    • Participate in regular 1:1 meetings with mentors and supervisors to receive feedback, provide progress updates, and facilitate learning.

    What you'll need#

    • Enrollment in a bachelor’s, master's, or doctorate degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
    • At least one semester of school remaining following the internship.
    • A minimum GPA of 3.0.
    • At least 3 months of applied engineering experience, which may include internships, laboratory work, or personal/team projects.
    • Preferred qualifications include a GPA of 3.5 or above and 6+ months of applied engineering experience.

    Location & details#

    • Location: Long Beach, California.
    • Term: Fall 2026.
    • Modality: Full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning August or September 2026.
    • Compensation: $28.00 per hour.
    Relevant fields:Mechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringPhysicsMathematics

    About Rocket Lab

    Founded in 2006, Rocket Lab is a public aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Long Beach, California, with a workforce of 1,001 to 5,000 employees. The organization produces rockets, satellites, and spacecraft components for global clients, operating facilities in the United States, Canada, and New Zealand. Its portfolio includes the Electron launch vehicle, the HASTE suborbital rocket, and the Neutron rocket currently in development. These technologies support missions ranging from Earth orbit to deep space exploration.

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