Optical Engineering Intern Summer 2027

Rocket Lab Corporation · Tucson

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Company
Rocket Lab Corporation
Location
Tucson
Employment type
Internship
Posted
September 17, 2026

About this job

As an Optical Engineering Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Tucson, Arizona, you will have the opportunity to support the Optical Team with building test setups, running experiments and analyzing data. This team focuses on optical technologies by merging optical engineering and optical sciences skills to create systems that are designed to push the limit of optical capabilities. 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…

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