Supply Chain Intern

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 Middle River, Maryland, you will have the opportunity to support the Supply Chain Team in identifying process improvement and cost reduction opportunities. Rocket Lab's Supply Chain team is responsible for purchasing and managing the flow of all services, materials, products, and components throughout the business.

What You'll Get to Do

• Work closely with your mentor and other employees within the department 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 You'll Bring

Ideal candidates will thrive in ambiguity and are excited to work in small, high-performing teams focused on continued learning and growth. Success in this position 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.

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate program in an engineering discipline, Business Administration, Operation Management, or Industrial Engineering, and have 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 Qualifications

• GPA of 3.5 or above.
• 6+ months of corporate function experience within supply chain.
• Experience using SQL.
• Experience with Visio.
• Six Sigma experience.

Additional Requirements

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

Compensation and Other Benefits

• Pay range MD: $22.00 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. Employees may also receive company equity and access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with company match.