Rocket Lab
Government Operations Intern Spring 2027
Littleton, CO +1 · Internship · Posted Oct 2, 2026
- Location
- Littleton, CO
Littleton, Colorado, United States - Experience
- At least 3 months; 6+ months in specified areas is preferred.
- Education
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate program in Business Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field; at least one semester must remain after the internship.
- Visa sponsorship
- For U.S. offices, must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State and/or Department of Commerce authorizations under applicable export regulations.
About the job
Supports Rocket Lab’s Government Operations team in understanding internal priorities and how it implements strategy with state and local governments.
What you'll do
- Work with a mentor and department employees to apply knowledge and develop professional skills.
- Apply engineering and industry concepts to real challenges.
- Provide progress updates and participate in regular mentoring and learning activities.
What they ask for
- Be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate program in Business Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field, with at least one semester remaining after the internship.
- GPA of 3.0 or above.
- At least 3 months of corporate-function experience in Government Operations.
- Work full-time on-site for at least 12 consecutive weeks, beginning January, February, or March 2027.
Nice to have
- GPA of 3.5 or above.
- At least 6 months of experience in state and local government, elections, policy, or corporate Government Operations; knowledge of legislative process or space policy.
Pay
$22.00 USD Hourly (base pay)
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