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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\nRocketdyne is a world-recognized, innovative company delivering solutions that create value for its customers in aerospace propulsion and space systems. In the Engineering organization, the Design Discipline is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineering intern to join our team in Redmond, WA or Canoga Park, CA in summer 2027.\nThis position will focus on component design and mechanical integration. Working under the guidance of senior staff, you will support component design and integration of thrusters, nozzles, valves, and tanks used in high pressure applications. Responsibilities will span our Redmond and/or Canoga Park product lines to include power systems, mono-propellant engines, bi-propropellant engines, electric propulsion thrusters and propulsion system programs including smallsat & cubesat propulsion systems.\nProfessional Development Opportunities with Rocketdyne\nProject-based, direct professional experience in your field of study.\nWorking under guidance of experienced engineering and design professionals, with both manager and mentor relationships to build your skillset and prepare for your future career.\nRocketdyne-wide learning and development opportunities, includingInformation sessions for both technical and business topics spanning all Rocketdyne businesses and programs\n\nKey Responsibilities\n50% - Perform basic engineering calculations and preliminary design. Apply general knowledge of strength of materials, machining and joining processes, and non-destructive testing. Develop designs using computer aided design tools. 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