Additive Manufacturing Intern Fall 2026
Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · 2430 Additive Mfg
About this role
Rocket Lab is hiring a intern-level Additive Manufacturing Intern Fall 2026 based in Long Beach, CA.
- Level
- intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Location
- Long Beach, CA
- Department
- 2430 Additive Mfg
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Job description
from Rocket Lab careersABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.
Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
As an Additive Manufacturing Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Long Beach, California, you will have the opportunity to support the team in ensuring production execution, overall equipment efficiency, and the continuous improvement of our hardware. The Additive Manufacturing department is responsible for all 3D printed hardware for our rocket engines.