Supply Chain Intern
Posted 17 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Supply Chain Intern Spring 2027”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Internship
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyBusiness Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain
Study levelBachelor's or higher
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.
As a Supply Chain Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Silver Spring, Maryland, you will have the opportunity to support the team that optimizes inventory levels, handles supplier relationships, and mitigates operational risks to balance high product availability with minimal working capital and freight costs. The Supply Chain and Procurement team manages the end-to-end flow of materials necessary to sustain production lines and satisfy customer demand.
WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO
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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
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Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges
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Attend frequent 1:1’s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning while providing progress updates
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Enjoy tech talks and network with other interns and employees through social and professional events
YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal candidates will thrive in ambiguity and are excited to work in small, high-performing teams that are focused on continued learning and growth. Success in this position will be measured by the knowledge and experience you bring to the role, your ability to lead development projects without supervision, and your ability to successfully collaborate across teams to deliver results.
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Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master's or doctorate program in an engineering discipline, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Operation Management and have at least one semester of school remaining post internship.
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GPA of 3.0 or above.
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3+ months of corporate function experience within the areas of supply chain.
THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE
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GPA of 3.5 or above.
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6+ months of corporate function experience within the areas of supply chain.
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Advanced Excel (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, INDEX/MATCH)