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Government Operations Intern Summer 2027
ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

As a state and local Government Operations Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Littleton, Colorado you will have the opportunity to learn about the internal priorities of Rocket Lab and understand the processes by which the Government Operations team implements a strategy to achieve these priorities with state and local governments.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO

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As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees within the department to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically and professionally

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Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges

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Attend frequent 1:1’s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning while providing progress updates

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Enjoy tech talks and network with other interns and employees through social and professional events

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS

Ideal candidates will thrive in ambiguity and are excited to work in small, high-performing teams that are focused on continued learning and growth. Success in this position will be measured by the knowledge and experience you bring to the role, your ability to lead development projects without supervision, and your ability to successfully collaborate across teams to deliver results.

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Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master's or doctorate program in Business Administration, Public Policy, Political Science or related field and have at least one semester of school remaining post internship.

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GPA of 3.0 or above.

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3+ months of corporate function experience within the areas of state and local government, elections, policy or corporate Government Operations.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE

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GPA of 3.5 or above.

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6+ months of corporate function experience within the areas of Government Operations.

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Knowledge of legislative process.

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Knowledge of space policy.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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Able to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning May or June 2027

COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS

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Pay Range CO: $22.00 USD Hourly

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You may be eligible for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Base salary is only one part of Rocket Lab’s compensation package for this role. You may be eligible for company stock, or cash incentives, and can purchase discounted stock through Rocket Lab’s Employee Stock Purchase Program. Employee benefits also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid vacation , holidays , and sick leave ; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.

Base Pay Range (CO Only)
$22 — $22 USD

WHAT TO EXPECT

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here .

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.

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Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges

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Teamwork and collaboration Core
In the posting: “As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees within the department to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically …” · “Success in this position will be measured by the knowledge and experience you bring to the role, your ability to lead development projects without supervisio…” · “It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible.”
Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
Leadership and mentoring Core
In the posting: “As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees within the department to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically …” · “Attend frequent 1:1’s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning while providing progress updates” · “Success in this position will be measured by the knowledge and experience you bring to the role, your ability to lead development projects without supervisio…”
Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
Planning and organisation Core
In the posting: “As a state and local Government Operations Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Littleton, Colorado you will have the opportunity to learn about the internal…” · “Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges” · “401(k) retirement plan options;”
Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
Technical skill Core
In the posting: “Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges” · “These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the Unite…”
Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
Problem solving Supporting
In the posting: “Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges”
Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
Ownership and accountability Supporting
In the posting: “Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s …”
Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
Data and analysis Supporting
In the posting: “These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the Unite…”
Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
Adaptability and learning Supporting
In the posting: “Ideal candidates will thrive in ambiguity and are excited to work in small, high-performing teams that are focused on continued learning and growth.”
Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.

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