Recovery Engineering Intern Fall 2025

Rocket Lab is seeking a Recovery Engineering Intern to join their Neutron Recovery Team in Middle River, Maryland. This internship offers the opportunity to support the design of Recovery and Marine Transportation hardware for Neutron. The intern will collaborate with a fast-paced team of professionals, applying engineering concepts to solve real-world challenges. Rocket Lab values teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to pushing boundaries in space exploration.

What this role involves:

• Working closely with a mentor and department employees.
• Applying engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges.
• Attending frequent 1:1 meetings with mentors and supervisors.
• Participating in tech talks and networking events.

Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master's, or doctorate degree program in an engineering, physics, or math discipline.
• Must have at least one semester of school remaining post internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• 3+ months of applied engineering experience.
• Able to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning August or September 2025.

What this role offers:

• Stipend to subsidize relocation costs.
• Company equity.
• Access to a robust benefits package including top tier medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Discounted employee stock purchase program.
• Free snacks/drinks onsite.