Security Analyst Intern: Space & Cyber Defense

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Stock Purchase Program (15% discount)

Health medical plans

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, CA seeks an embedded security internship candidate to work with mentors and engineers on real projects. You will apply industry concepts, learn quickly, and participate in regular progress updates and tech talks.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, development project leadership with minimal supervision, and ongoing growth through mentorship and hands-on experiences during a 12-week on-site program starting early 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an associates, bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree program in criminal justice, national security, emergency management, or similar, with at least one semester remaining post internship.
• GPA of 3.0

Responsibilities

• Work with mentor and security team to apply knowledge and grow technically and professionally.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver results on development projects.
• Attend frequent 1:1s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning.

Education

Criminal justice / national security internship program

GPA 3.0

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, CA seeks an embedded security internship candidate to work with mentors and engineers on real projects. You will apply industry concepts, learn quickly, and participate in regular progress updates and tech talks.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, development project leadership with minimal supervision, and ongoing growth through mentorship and hands-on experiences during a 12-week on-site program starting early 2027.