Business Development Intern Fall 2026

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company dedicated to opening access to space. We deliver responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, and satellite components. Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually, delivering over 230 satellites to orbit, while we simultaneously develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds satellites and components for ambitious missions, including NASA's journeys to the Moon and Mars and the James Webb Space Telescope.

About the Role

As a Business Development Intern based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, you will support the Business Development Team in leveraging emerging technologies to improve costing mechanisms and identify efficiencies in managing data across multiple platforms. The Business Development team serves as the first point of contact for customers with SolAero and collaborates closely with every department within the organization.

You will work within a fast-paced group of professionals, applying industry concepts to solve real challenges. This role offers the opportunity to grow both technically and professionally through frequent one-on-one sessions with mentors and supervisors. You will also engage in tech talks and network with other interns and employees through various social and professional events.

Our Culture

We are on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth. Achieving this requires 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 maintain a focus on delivery rather than dwelling on challenges.

Hiring Process & Application

To apply, please note that candidates seeking to work in U.S. offices must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylum grantee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or Commerce due to ITAR regulations. Candidates for New Zealand offices must also be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by ITAR, typically requiring citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the EU, or a NATO country.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com. Please note that only messages left for this specific purpose will be considered, and responses may take up to two business days.

Equal Opportunity

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, and compensation.