Combustion Devices Intern, Spring 2027

Job overview

The Combustion Devices Intern role is an onsite, full-time internship in Long Beach, CA, paying $28 per hour. The internship requires at least 12 consecutive weeks beginning in January, February, or March 2027. Rocket Lab builds rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems to support space missions and connectivity. The intern supports the Combustion Devices team with design, analysis, and testing, while gaining experience in drafting, data processing, and test work. The role contributes to development of combustion devices and rocket hardware while building technical and professional skills with mentors and team members.

What you'll do

• Support the design, analysis, and testing of combustion devices
• work with a mentor and department employees
• apply engineering concepts to real challenges
• attend mentor and supervisor check-ins and provide progress updates
• participate in technical talks and intern events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

combustion devices intern

spring 2027

long beach ca

rocket lab

aerospace

engineering internship

combustion devices

design and testing

full-time

onsite

$28/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Potential relocation stipend
• employee stock purchase program
• medical, dental, and vision plans
• paid vacation and sick time
• paid holidays
• parental leave
• disability and life insurance
• 401(k) match
• additional discounts and onsite amenities where available.

Why this role

Requires enrollment in an engineering, physics, or math degree program with at least one semester remaining after the internship, a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and at least three months of applied engineering experience. Relocation stipend may be available.

About the employer

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