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Rocket Lab

Security Analyst Intern Spring 2027

Wallops Island, VA +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 16, 2026

Location
Wallops Island, VA
Wallops Island, Virginia, United States
Experience
At least 3 months of general work experience; internships or personal/team project experience are applicable.
Education
Enrolled in an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate program in criminal justice, national security, emergency management, or a similar field, with at least one semester remaining after the internship.
Visa sponsorship
U.S. candidates must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, asylees, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State and/or Department of Commerce authorizations under ITAR.

About the job

Supports Rocket Lab’s Security Team with security education, intelligence and risk assessments, network infrastructure research, and physical security work.

What you'll do

  • Support security education, intelligence and risk assessments, network infrastructure research, and physical security.
  • Work with mentors and security department employees on projects and provide progress updates.
  • Collaborate across teams to deliver results.

What they ask for

  • Currently enrolled in an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate program in criminal justice, national security, emergency management, or a similar field, with at least one semester remaining after the internship.
  • GPA of 3.0.
  • At least 3 months of general work experience; internships and personal or team project experience count.
  • Able to 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; military experience, active duty or reserves, or ROTC.
  • Experience in the aerospace or tech industry.

Pay

$22.00 USD Hourly (base pay)

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