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Medtronic

Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Irvine, CA

$18 - $23.25/hr

Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore ... Support safety testing, regulatory compliance, and transfer of products from development into ...

Medtronic

Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Santa Ana, CA

$17.50 - $22.75/hr

Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore ... Support safety testing, regulatory compliance, and transfer of products from development into ...

Motive Companies

Electrical Engineering Intern

Tustin, CA · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

The 2026 Summer Electrical Engineering Intern will support the engineering team in the development ... transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Advanced Charging Technologies expressly ...

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As a Technology Transfer Intern, you’ll typically assist with evaluating new inventions, conducting market research, and preparing invention disclosures. You may help draft non-confidential summaries, work on patent landscape analyses, and support the commercialization process by identifying potential industry partners. Daily tasks often involve collaborating with scientists, legal advisors, and business development teams to facilitate the movement of technologies from the research lab to the marketplace. This role provides valuable exposure to intellectual property management and the intersection of science, law, and business.

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Turbomachinery Intern Fall 2026

Rocket Lab Corporation

Long Beach, CA • On-site

$28/hr

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Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

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Job description

As a Turbomachinery Intern based at Rocket Lab's site in Long Beach, California, you will have the opportunity to apply knowledge from multiple engineering courses on a highly integrated system and support build activities in a fast-paced development and production environment. The Turbopump team is an integral part of the propulsion team which requires close work with manufacturing (including additive), external vendors, and all the major functional groups supporting engine development. 

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 grow your skills both technically and professionally 

  • Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges 

  • Attend frequent 1:1's with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning while providing progress updates 

  • 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. 

  • Must be enrolled in a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree program in an engineering, physics or math discipline and have at least one semester of school remaining post internship 

  • GPA of 3.0 or above 

  • 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable) 

  • Able to work full time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning August or September 2026

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE 

  • GPA of 3.5 or above 

  • 6+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable) 

  • Experience with CAD/CAM (Solidworks, Catia, NX) 

  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing experience 

  • Experience using software such as: ANSYS, Matlab, Python, or Solidworks 

  • Proficient knowledge of heat transfer and fluid mechanics 

  • Aerodynamics and/or compressible flow experience 

  • Hands-on work experience with hardware 

  • Basic understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) 

COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS 

  • Pay Range CA: $28.00 USD Hourly 

  • You may be eligible for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs 

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust and fumes in production areas

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