Rocket Lab
Government Operations Intern Summer 2027
Littleton, CO +1 · Internship · Posted Oct 2, 2026
- Location
- Littleton, CO
Littleton, Colorado, United States - Experience
- At least 3 months in a relevant corporate function; 6+ months in Government Operations 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 of school must remain post-internship.
- Visa sponsorship
- For U.S. offices, must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, refugee, or person granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State and/or Department of Commerce authorizations.
About the job
Supports Rocket Lab’s state and local Government Operations team in learning and implementing strategies with state and local governments.
What you'll do
- Work with a mentor and department employees on professional and technical learning.
- Apply engineering and industry concepts to real challenges.
- Provide progress updates and collaborate with mentors, supervisors, and other teams.
What they ask for
- Currently 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 state and local government, elections, policy, or corporate Government Operations.
- Able to work full-time on-site for at least 12 consecutive weeks beginning May or June 2027.
Nice to have
- GPA of 3.5 or above; 6+ months of corporate function experience in Government Operations.
- Knowledge of legislative process or space policy.
Pay
$22.00 USD Hourly (base pay); $22 — $22 USD (base pay)
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