Rocket Lab intern program in 2026
Rocket Lab's intern program stands out for its 80%+ employment offer rate — meaning the vast majority of interns receive full-time offers. Internships are paid, full-time, on-site, and run for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks starting in May or June.
Available roles
Test Engineering, Quality Engineering, R&D Engineering, Integration & Test, Software Development, Systems Engineering, Business Development, and Export Compliance.
Locations
- Long Beach, CA — HQ, Electron and Neutron production, spacecraft division
- Wallops Island, VA — Launch Complex 2 and 3
- Mahia, New Zealand — Launch Complex 1
- Auckland, New Zealand — Engineering and production
Why the conversion rate is so high
Rocket Lab is small enough (~1,800 employees) that interns work directly on flight hardware and mission-critical software. The company invests in training interns on real programs, so converting them to full-time avoids losing that investment.
Applications typically open in November. ITAR-approved citizenship is required for U.S. positions.
For the detailed guide, see our Rocket Lab internship page. Browse Rocket Lab positions on Zero G Talent.
