# Rocket Lab Intern 2026 | 80%+ Get Offers, $25/hr+

**Author:** Zero G Talent
**Published:** 2026-02-28
**Category:** career-guides
**Tags:** rocket-lab, internship, aerospace, space, entry-level, salary

[Read on Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com/blog/rocket-lab-intern-2026)

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# Rocket Lab intern program in 2026

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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](/blog/rocket-lab-internship-2026). Browse [Rocket Lab positions on Zero G Talent](/space-jobs-at-rocket-lab).


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