Quality Engineering Intern Summer 2026

Quality Engineering Intern Summer 2026

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 a Quality Engineering Intern based at Rocket Lab's site in Toronto, Canada, you will have the opportunity to support the Space Systems Division in improving non-conformance documentation, configuration management, procurement tracking, and incoming part inspection. Quality Engineering Interns will gain valuable experience in quality management systems as well as dealing with quality control issues specific to the aerospace industry.

What You'll Get To Do

• As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees within the department to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically and professionally
• Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges
• Attend frequent 1:1's with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning while providing progress updates
• Enjoy tech talks and network with other interns and employees through social and professional events

You'll Bring These Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree program in an engineering, physics or math discipline and have at least one semester of school remaining post internship
• GPA of 3.0 or above
• 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have

• GPA of 3.5 or above
• 6+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)
• Manufacturing engineering experience
• Python programming experience
• Six Sigma experience

Additional Requirements

• Able to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 16 consecutive weeks beginning May 4, 2026.

Compensation and Other Benefits

• You may be eligible for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs