Internships in Lakewood, California, United States

External Affairs Department at Water Replenishment District, a California agency safeguarding groundwater for millions. Intern assists with government affairs, public education, community outreach, and creates communications materials while supporting social media campaigns.

Operations Intern at Water Replenishment District (WRD) supports the Operations Department by collecting and analyzing operational data, maintaining spreadsheets and SOPs, and assisting with water quality testing and pilot-scale system operations. The role involves tracking budgets, reviewing contracts, and supporting asset management programs at WRD’s treatment facilities.

Engineering Intern at Water Replenishment District (WRD) supports engineering and operations projects for groundwater protection. The role assists project managers with design, construction, contract management, and performance reporting across water treatment facilities.

Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representatives internship program builds future financial planners through mentorship, networking, and hands‑on experience with proprietary planning tools. Interns prospect clients, develop business strategies, and prepare financial plans while receiving weekly coaching and training.

Engineering team at Orbital Operations builds the Cryogenic Propulsion Management System to enable rapid‑response orbital maneuvers. As an intern you will tackle open‑ended challenges such as advancing cryogenic propulsion hardware, improving orbital logistics, and supporting test and integration activities, working side‑by‑side with senior engineers and a dedicated mentor.

Tax Intern at BPM, part of the Tax team delivering services across diverse industries such as Blockchain, Financial Services, and Real Estate. The role supports senior staff by preparing work papers and tax returns, researching complex tax issues, and participating in training and intern projects.

Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team builds and tests spacecraft and payloads for NASA and commercial customers. As a Test Engineering Intern, you’ll develop software that automates hardware tests for launch vehicles and satellites, working closely with mentors and cross‑functional teams.

Propulsion Intern at Rocket Lab’s Long Beach site joins the multidisciplinary propulsion team building satellite systems and engine architecture for Electron and Neutron. The role applies engineering concepts to design, test, and operate propulsion components, working closely with mentors and cross‑team collaborators.

Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Rocket Lab’s Long Beach site, working with design, production and quality teams to develop and qualify processes for rocket engines. The role involves hands‑on engineering, project ownership, and cross‑team collaboration in a fast‑paced environment.

Combustion Devices Intern at Rocket Lab’s Long Beach site supports the design, analysis, and testing of boost and vacuum thrust chamber assemblies, vacuum nozzle extensions, and pre‑burners for the Neutron engine program. The role involves GD&T drafting, data processing, and FEA using ANSYS, MATLAB, and Siemens NX, while collaborating with propulsion and systems teams to deliver high‑performance combustion devices.

Turbomachinery Intern at Rocket Lab’s Turbopump team in Long Beach, CA. The team builds high‑performance turbopumps for the Neutron launch vehicle, integrating design, manufacturing, and additive processes. The intern applies engineering concepts to real propulsion challenges, collaborates across manufacturing, vendors, and functional groups, and delivers project milestones in a fast‑paced environment.

Rocket Lab’s Thermal Engineering Intern joins the Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA, to design, analyze, and implement thermal control for spacecraft and components. The role supports all product lifecycles, collaborating with cross‑functional teams and occasionally assisting launch services.

Rocket Lab’s Structural Analysis Team builds and validates the space‑system components that enable missions to Earth observation and deep space. As an intern you will run physics‑based simulations, support vehicle design, and collaborate across engineering groups to improve structural performance.

Propulsion Analyst Intern at Rocket Lab’s Neutron Propulsion team in Long Beach, CA. The team builds and tests rocket engines for the upcoming Neutron launch vehicle, using FEA and CAD to optimize designs. The intern will model new engine components, analyze hardware, and collaborate across engineering groups while working full‑time onsite for 12 weeks.

Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team builds spacecraft and payloads for NASA and commercial customers. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern you’ll design, model, and test hardware and flight harnesses, driving concepts from early design through integration.

Additive Manufacturing Intern at Rocket Lab’s Long Beach site supports the Additive Manufacturing team in ensuring production execution, overall equipment efficiency, and continuous improvement of 3D printed hardware for rocket engines. The role involves applying engineering concepts, working closely with a mentor, and collaborating across teams to deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.

Electrical Engineering Intern at Rocket Lab’s Long Beach site, part of the Space Systems team building and testing electrical components for satellites from LEO to interplanetary missions. The role involves designing, building, and testing PCB and PCBA components, leading development projects, and collaborating across teams to deliver results.

Flight Software Intern at True Anomaly’s Space Vehicle Software team, building autonomous spacecraft and mission software for U.S. space superiority. The role supports flight computer development, GNC integration, and subsystem simulation, working closely with avionics, ground C2, and systems engineering.

Kemper’s Law Clerk Intern Program equips second or third year law students with hands‑on experience in civil litigation, drafting pleadings, discovery responses, and preparing for mediation, arbitration, and trial. Interns collaborate with attorneys and paralegals, conduct legal research, and manage client communications while gaining exposure to insurance litigation.

Accelerated Materials Design and Discovery (AMDD) Team at Toyota Research Institute focuses on speeding up new material creation for emissions‑free mobility. The Energy & Materials Intern will develop automated X‑Ray diffraction analysis pipelines, perform Rietveld refinements, and investigate structure‑property relationships across diverse thin‑film datasets.