Test Engineering Intern — Spring 2027

Job overview

The Test Engineering Intern role is onsite at Rocket Lab’s Stennis, Mississippi site for at least 12 consecutive weeks beginning in January, February, or March 2027. Pay is $25 per hour. Rocket Lab builds rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems; the Test Operations team supports Archimedes rocket engine testing and the Neutron vehicle program. The internship provides hands-on learning in engine test operations, including support for engine rebuilds, test readiness, and hardware swaps. Working with mentors and the Test Operations team, the intern applies engineering concepts to operational challenges and develops technical and professional skills.

What you'll do

• Support Archimedes Engine test operations, including engine rebuilds, test readiness, and hardware swaps
• work with a mentor and department employees
• apply engineering concepts to real challenges
• attend mentor and supervisor check-ins and provide progress updates.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

rocket lab

stennis mississippi

test engineering intern

spring 2027

rocket engine testing

archimedes engine

test operations

engine rebuilds

test readiness

hardware swaps

on-site

$25/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• May be eligible for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs
• internship mentoring, tech talks, and social and professional events are described.

Why this role

Onsite internship at Rocket Lab’s Stennis site; applicants must remain enrolled in an engineering degree program and have at least one semester remaining after the internship.

About the employer

Rocket Lab Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing. Sector: 33.