Materials and Process Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Proven flight heritage. Built for the nation’s most critical missions. Rocketdyne has powered American launch and national security missions for generations. Today we build the propulsion, power, and communications that get this country’s most important systems where they need to go - and keep them there. If it flies, we power it. If it protects the nation, we deliver it. Real hardware. Real stakes. Start your career with the team that the nation depends on.

The Role We are seeking a Materials and Process Engineering Intern to join our dynamic team in Redmond, WA in summer 2027. In this role, you will be embedded in project teams supporting a variety of tasks including Design Support, Non-Conformance Disposition Justification, technical documentation, and lab testing. Your excellent communication skills, creativity, passion, and educational background will empower you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including other Engineering Disciplines, Program/Product/Project Engineers, Quality, Manufacturing, and Test. You will receive guidance and mentorship as you tackle engineering challenges in a supportive team environment. Expect variety, including lab work (metallurgical inspection, test setup), computer-based work (Specification writing and review), and group activities (design reviews, one-on-one discussions, team meetings). This internship is designed for students who want hands-on experience with what it means to be a Materials and Process Engineer in the field of in-space Aerospace.

Professional Development Opportunities with Rocketdyne

• Project-based, direct professional experience in your field of study.
• Working under guidance of experienced engineering and design professionals, with both manager and mentor relationships to build your skillset and prepare for your future career.
• Rocketdyne-wide learning and development opportunities, including
• Information sessions for both technical and business topics spanning all Rocketdyne businesses and programs

Key Responsibilities

• Support a variety of M&P roles/responsibilities for Programs from Design to post-delivery customer support
• Actively participate in non-conformance disposition justification and failure investigations
• Read and interpret internal and external specifications
• Perform basic lab testing and metallurgical inspections
• Work both individually and as part of a team to support Program execution
• Prepare and deliver an end-of-summer presentation summarizing your project work.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Materials, Science, and Engineering (or similar major).
• Must be currently enrolled in a degree seeking program, and returning to the institution after the duration of your internship

Preferred Qualifications

• 3.5 GPA or above
• Rising junior standing or higher
• Coursework and knowledge in metallurgy, materials science, and/or chemistry
• Leadership & teamwork skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Housing and Relocation Assistance

• If currently residing further than 50 miles from the Rocketdyne site, students are eligible to receive a stipend to cover the cost-of-living arrangements and relocation for the summer