Rocket Lab
Government Operations Intern Summer 2027
Washington, DC +1 · Internship · Posted Oct 2, 2026
- Location
- Washington, DC
Washington D.C. - Experience
- At least 3 months in a specified corporate-function area; 6+ months in Government Operations is preferred.
- Education
- 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. office candidates, must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, admitted refugee, granted asylum, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State and/or Department of Commerce authorizations.
About the job
Supports Rocket Lab’s Government Operations team in Washington, D.C., while learning how it advances company priorities with state and local governments.
What you'll do
- Work with department employees and a mentor on professional and technical development.
- Apply engineering and industry concepts to practical challenges.
- Provide progress updates and collaborate with teams on development projects.
What they ask for
- 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 federal government, elections, policy, or corporate Government Operations.
- Able to work full-time on-site for at least 12 consecutive weeks starting 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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