Security Analyst Intern

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, and 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.

Role Overview

As a Security Analyst Intern based at Rocket Lab's site in Albuquerque, New Mexico, you will support the Security Team in developing security education, conducting intelligence and risk assessments, network infrastructure research, physical security, and more. The Security Team leads physical security, program security, and enterprise risk management, all designed to protect Rocket Lab personnel, assets, and intellectual property.

What You'll Get to Do

• Work closely with your mentor and other employees within the security department to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically and professionally.
• Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply industry concepts to solve real challenges.
• Attend frequent 1:1s 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.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will thrive in ambiguity and are excited to work in small, high-performing teams focused on continued learning and growth. Success will be measured by the knowledge and experience you bring, your ability to lead development projects without supervision, and your ability to collaborate across teams to deliver results.

Required

• Must be enrolled in an associates, bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree program in criminal justice, national security, emergency management, or a similar field, with at least one semester of school remaining post internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• 3+ months of general work experience (internships or other personal/team project experience is applicable).

Nice to Have

• GPA of 3.5 or above.
• Military experience, active duty or reserves, or ROTC.
• Experience in the aerospace or tech industry.

Additional Requirements

• Able to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning May or June 2027.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Range: $18.00 USD hourly.
• You may be eligible for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs.

What to Expect

We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information: For candidates seeking to work in US offices only, to conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at [email protected]. For candidates seeking to work in New Zealand offices only, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers, including nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.