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Built for the nation’s most critical missions.\nRocketdyne 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.\nThe Role\nWe are seeking a Materials and Process Engineering Intern to join our dynamic team in Redmond, WA in summer 2027.\nIn this role, you will be embedded in project teams supporting a variety of tasks including Design Support, Non-Conformance Disposition Justification, technical documentation, and lab testing.\nYour excellent communication skills, creativity, passion, and educational background will empower you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including other Engineering Disciplines, Program/Product/Project Engineers, Quality, Manufacturing, and Test.\nYou will receive guidance and mentorship as you tackle engineering challenges in a supportive team environment. 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