Rocket Lab Hiring Supply Chain Intern Summer 2027

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, and expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

Role Overview

As a Supply Chain Intern based at Rocket Lab's site in Long Beach, California, you will have the opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for sourcing and procuring parts worldwide, managing supplier relationships, finding cost reduction opportunities, and ensuring the delivery of critical hardware for space systems and launch products.

What You'll Get to Do

• Work closely with your mentor and other department employees to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically and professionally.
• Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges.
• Attend frequent 1:1s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning while providing progress updates.
• Enjoy tech talks and network with other interns and employees through social and professional events.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will thrive in ambiguity and are excited to work in small, high-performing teams focused on continued learning and growth. Success will be measured by the knowledge and experience you bring, your ability to lead development projects without supervision, and your ability to collaborate across teams to deliver results.

Required

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate program in an engineering discipline, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Operations Management, with at least one semester of school remaining post internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• 3+ months of corporate function experience within supply chain.

Nice to Have

• GPA of 3.5 or above.
• 6+ months of corporate function experience within supply chain.
• Knowledge of 5S principles.
• Experience with SQL and/or PowerBI.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Six Sigma and Infor LN experience.
• Python experience.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations.

Additional Requirements

• Able to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning May or June 2027.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Range CA: $25.00 USD Hourly.
• You may be eligible for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs.

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package, which includes our Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount), top-tier medical plans, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match. Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers, discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on our merch store, and more. Eligibility may vary based on employment status.