Mechanical 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 Rocketdyne is a world-recognized, innovative company delivering solutions that create value for its customers in aerospace propulsion and space systems. In the Engineering organization, the Design Discipline is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineering intern to join our team in Redmond, WA or Canoga Park, CA in summer 2027. This position will focus on component design and mechanical integration. Working under the guidance of senior staff, you will support component design and integration of thrusters, nozzles, valves, and tanks used in high pressure applications. Responsibilities will span our Redmond and/or Canoga Park product lines to include power systems, mono-propellant engines, bi-propropellant engines, electric propulsion thrusters and propulsion system programs including smallsat & cubesat propulsion systems.

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

• 50% - Perform basic engineering calculations and preliminary design. Apply general knowledge of strength of materials, machining and joining processes, and non-destructive testing. Develop designs using computer aided design tools. Evaluate feasibility through the application of CAD models, engineering drawings and up-front analysis tools.
• 20% - Coordinate and interact with personnel from other engineering disciplines, manufacturing operations, quality engineering, and supply chain.
• 10% - Leverage DFM software to evaluate alignment with machining capabilities. Learn and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, as well as associated inspection processes.
• 10% - Support hardware fabrication, testing, and evaluation. Support anomalies and failure investigations.
• 10% - Prepare and present technical material to engineering leads and/or small audiences. Generate engineering reports for assigned projects or activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must have at least a junior standing in a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or the equivalent combination of education
• Experience utilizing CAD software such as Creo, NX, and Solidworks
• Experience using the Microsoft Office suite of software products
• Completed coursework in mechanical engineering
• Must be returning to school upon completion of the internship
• Solid academic track record of accomplishment
• Leadership & teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 3.5 GPA or above
• Familiarity with ASME Y14 drawing standards
• Experience using product lifecycle management systems such as Windchill or Teamcenter
• Graduate students preferred

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