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Rocket Lab

Security Analyst Intern Summer 2027

Albuquerque, NM +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 16, 2026

Location
Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 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 degree program in criminal justice, national security, emergency management, or a similar field; at least one semester of school must remain post internship.
Visa sponsorship
For U.S. offices, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum, or be 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 Security Team with security education, intelligence and risk assessments, network infrastructure research, and physical security initiatives.

What you'll do

  • Assist with security education, intelligence and risk assessments, network infrastructure research, and physical security.
  • Work with security staff and a mentor on projects, applying industry concepts and providing progress updates.
  • Collaborate across teams to develop projects and deliver results.

What they ask for

  • 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 or personal/team project experience count.
  • Available 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.
  • Military experience, active duty or reserves, ROTC, or aerospace or tech industry experience.

Pay

$18.00 USD Hourly (base pay)

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