Security Analyst Intern — Space & Risk Intelligence

Rocket Lab USA; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 61,992,000 - 72,324,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Middle River, Maryland seeks a Security Analyst Intern to support the security team. You will learn through mentorship, apply industry concepts to real challenges, and participate in regular progress updates while working on security education and risk assessments.

You’ll join a fast-paced, collaborative team and attend tech talks and intern events. This role offers a structured internship with an on-site schedule starting early 2027.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will thrive in ambiguity and are excited to work in small, high-performing teams.
• Success will be measured by knowledge and experience you bring and your ability to collaborate across teams.
• Must be enrolled in an related degree program with remaining semesters.

Responsibilities

• Work with mentors and the security team to apply knowledge and grow skills.
• Engage with a fast-paced group to apply industry concepts to real challenges.
• Attend frequent 1:1s with mentors to facilitate learning and progress updates.

Skills

Team collaboration

Ambiguity adaptation

Education

Criminal justice / national security / emergency management degree programs; at least one semester remaining

GPA 3.0

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Middle River, Maryland seeks a Security Analyst Intern to support the security team. You will learn through mentorship, apply industry concepts to real challenges, and participate in regular progress updates while working on security education and risk assessments.

You’ll join a fast-paced, collaborative team and attend tech talks and intern events. This role offers a structured internship with an on-site schedule starting early 2027.