Ground Systems Engineering Intern

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company that builds rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems to keep the world connected and protected, and to extend humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The team moves fast, builds real hardware for meaningful missions, and works to make the impossible routine.

Role Overview

As a Ground Systems Engineering Intern based at Rocket Lab's Stennis, Mississippi site, you will support the Test Ground Systems team. The team prepares the Archimedes engine for testing and provides the instrumentation, controls, and automation needed to capture data that accelerates the Neutron Program.

The Ground Systems team is an integral part of testing. Its work ranges from designing and building new stands and capabilities to keeping existing stands running smoothly day to day. Each day brings new challenges and chances to contribute to mission success.

What You'll Do

• Work closely with your mentor and other department employees to apply your knowledge and build your technical and professional skills.
• Collaborate with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply engineering and industry concepts to real challenges.
• Attend regular 1:1 meetings with mentors and supervisors to support your growth and share progress updates.
• Take part in tech talks and network with other interns and employees at social and professional events.

Culture

Rocket Lab's people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. The team looks out for one another, sets egos aside, and gets hands-on with every task, large or small. Team members thrive under pressure and tight deadlines, with a focus on delivering results.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.