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Project Management Intern Spring 2026

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads and satellite components. The Project Management Intern will support the Program Management Team at the Albuquerque site to help transform production layout, modernize tooling, and implement new tools in the production facility while working closely with mentors and cross-functional project teams.

Skills

  • Currently enrolled in an engineering, physics, or math degree program
  • GPA of 3.0 or above
  • At least 3 months of applied engineering experience (internship, lab, or team project)
  • Ability to work full-time onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks (Feb/Mar 2026 start)
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguity, lead tasks with minimal supervision, and collaborate across teams
  • Compliance with ITAR/work authorization requirements for U.S. positions (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required authorizations)

Responsibilities

  • Support the Program Management Team on production layout transformation projects
  • Assist project teams in planning, tracking, and executing tooling modernization work
  • Apply engineering concepts to solve practical manufacturing and process challenges
  • Provide regular progress updates during 1:1s with mentors and supervisors
  • Document project deliverables, technical notes and lessons learned
  • Coordinate across cross-functional teams to help deliver project milestones
  • Participate in tech talks, intern events and networking opportunities

Education

  • Enrolled in an associates, bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate program in engineering, physics, or math
  • At least one semester of school remaining after the internship
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0

Benefits

  • Possible stipend to subsidize relocation costs
  • Mentorship with frequent 1:1s and hands-on learning
  • Networking, tech talks and social/professional events with employees and other interns
  • Exposure to real, mission-critical space systems and manufacturing processes
  • Equal employment opportunity and accommodations for applicants with disabilities
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DATE POSTED
January 2, 2026
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