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Optical Engineering Intern Summer 2027 at ROCKET LAB

Department: 106 OS - Design Engineering

Compensation · Listed in posting

$25/hr

Location
Tucson, Arizona
Type
Full-time, Internship
Level
intern
Posted

Description

Rocket Lab is hiring an Optical Engineering Intern to support its Optical Team in Tucson, Arizona. The intern will build test setups, run experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with mentors and other employees on optical engineering and optical sciences projects. The role requires enrollment in an engineering, physics, or mathematics degree program, a GPA of at least 3.0, and at least three months of applied engineering experience. It is a full-time, on-site position for at least 12 consecutive weeks beginning May or June 2027, with a pay rate of $25.00 USD per hour.

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