Export Compliance Intern — Space Trade Policy (Long Beach)

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO)

401(k) company match

Relocation stipend

EV charging subsidy

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation seeks an Export Compliance Intern to join the Global Trade Compliance team at the Long Beach, California site. You will help develop compliance policies and manuals, supporting activities across import/export licensing for Electron, Neutron and Space Systems programs.

The role emphasizes learning, mentorship, and collaboration within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. On-site work for a 12-week period starting early 2027 is required.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree program in a Business Administration, Operations Management, Information Security or related disciplines and have at least one semester of school remaining post internship
• GPA of 3.0 or above
• 3+ months of corporate function experience within operations management, business administration, or related discipline

Responsibilities

• Work with your mentor and department to apply knowledge and grow skills
• Join a fast-paced group to apply industry concepts to real challenges
• Attend frequent 1:1s with mentors and supervisors to track progress
• Network with other interns and employees through events

Skills

Team collaboration

Professional communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD student

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation seeks an Export Compliance Intern to join the Global Trade Compliance team at the Long Beach, California site. You will help develop compliance policies and manuals, supporting activities across import/export licensing for Electron, Neutron and Space Systems programs.

The role emphasizes learning, mentorship, and collaboration within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. On-site work for a 12-week period starting early 2027 is required.