Rocket Lab
Security Analyst Intern Summer 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 and personal/team project experience are applicable.
- Education
- Currently 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 must remain after the internship.
- Visa sponsorship
- For U.S. offices, candidates must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, asylees, or eligible to obtain applicable U.S. Department of State and/or Department of Commerce authorizations under export regulations.
About the job
Supports Rocket Lab’s Security Team through security education, intelligence and risk assessments, network infrastructure research, physical security, and related work.
What you'll do
- Contribute to security education, intelligence and risk assessments, network infrastructure research, and physical security.
- Work with a mentor and security team colleagues on projects and apply industry concepts to real challenges.
- Provide progress updates and collaborate across teams while developing professionally and technically.
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 and personal or 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, reserves, or ROTC) or experience in the aerospace or tech industry.
Pay
$22.00 USD hourly (base pay)
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