Business Development Intern Fall 2025

div class="content-intro"pstrongABOUT ROCKET LAB/strong/p pspan data-contrast="auto"Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. /spanspan data-contrast="auto"Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more. /spanspan data-ccp-props="{quot;201341983quot;:0,quot;335559739quot;:160,quot;335559740quot;:259}"nbsp;/span/p pspan data-contrast="auto"Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!/span/p div style="padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;"iframe style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1028198769?h=22add6027eamp;badge=0amp;autopause=0amp;player_id=0amp;app_id=58479" width="" height=""/iframe/div/divpAs a Business Development Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Silver Spring, Maryland, you will have the opportunity to assist the Business Development team in updating business cases for separation systems and mechanical products, as well as conduct competitive assessment and analysis. Rocket Lab’s Business Development team is responsible for connecting customers across government and commercial sectors with our industry leading mission solutions spanning launch and space systems. They work closely with new and existing customers to understand their needs and develop tailored solutions to deliver their missions./ppbWHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO/b/pulliAs 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/liliWork with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges/liliAttend frequent 1:1’s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning while providing progress updates/liliEnjoy tech talks and network with other interns and employees through social and professional events/li/ulpbYOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS/b/ppIdeal 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./pulliMust be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in an engineering, physics or math discipline and have at least one semester of school remaining post internship./liliGPA of 3.0 or above./lili3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)./li/ulpbTHESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE/b/pulliGPA of 3.5 or above./lili6+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)/liliExperience performing industry research and analysis/li/ulpbADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/b/pulliAble to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning August or September 2025.nbsp;/li/ulp/pdiv class="content-pay-transparency"div class="pay-input"div class="description"pemLevel and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience./em/p pemBase salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab.nbsp; Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO amp; a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, childcare concierge, and other discounts. /em/p pemEligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company’s discretion./em/p/divdiv class="title"Base Pay Range (CA Only)/divdiv class="pay-range"span$22/spanspan class="divider"mdash;/spanspan$22 USD/span/div/div/divdiv class="content-conclusion"pnbsp;/p pstrongspan data-contrast="auto"WHAT TO EXPECT/span/strongspan data-ccp-props="{quot;134233117quot;:false,quot;134233118quot;:false,quot;201341983quot;:0,quot;335551550quot;:1,quot;335551620quot;:1,quot;335559685quot;:0,quot;335559737quot;:0,quot;335559738quot;:0,quot;335559739quot;:0,quot;335559740quot;:240}"nbsp;/span/p pspan data-contrast="auto"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.nbsp;nbsp;/spanspan data-ccp-props="{quot;201341983quot;:0,quot;335559739quot;:0,quot;335559740quot;:240}"nbsp;/span/p pImportant information:/p pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"strongFOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:/strong/span/p pemTo 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 a href="https://urldefense.us/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.pmddtc.state.gov_-3Fid-3Dddtc-5Fkb-5Farticle-5Fpage-26sys-5Fid-3D24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987amp;d=DwMFogamp;c=N_fLK0KxmM34zjMadXHMx_SQYmXWO3FX0MRVr1hBcn4amp;r=prjnch9sxomG2ahCicblmM3m-FuPObepspoR1qvWq2Iamp;m=ExC44mBPk2emo4Fr0xPSGZN0UraQ1ZtkDTxwR7iWw5rixcFQb-Wjlv7lJcecLldzamp;s=0lfm4LyRtFwK220WHBK11DGHWSVvVhQEcfa5G_2Nf18amp;e="here/a./em/p pemRocket 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./em/p pemApplicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at a href="mailto:g.biow@rocketlabusa.com"g.biow@rocketlabusa.com./aThis 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./em/p pnbsp;/p pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"strongFOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:/strong/span/p pemFor security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.nbsp; 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.nbsp;/em/p pemUnder 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.nbsp; For more information on these Regulations, click herenbsp;a class="fui-Link ___m14voj0 f3rmtva f1ern45e f1deefiw f1n71otn f1q5o8ev f1h8hb77 f1vxd6vx f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f9n3di6 f1ids18y fygtlnl f1deo86v f12x56k7 f1iescvh ftqa4ok f50u1b5 fs3pq8b f1hghxdh f1tymzes f1x7u7e9 f1cmlufx f10aw75t fsle3fq" href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/01/23/2020-00574/international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-us-munitions-list-categories-i-ii-and-iii" target="_blank"ITAR Regulations./a/em/p pnbsp;/p/div