Optical Engineering Intern Summer 2027 is open at Rocket Lab in Tucson, AZ. Posted on Sep 17, 2026, and still on Rocket Lab’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
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…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on Rocket Lab’s careers page.
Hiring at Rocket Lab
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