Security Analyst Intern — Summer 2027

Job overview

The Security Analyst Intern — Summer 2027 role is onsite in Middle River, MD, with pay of $22 per hour. The internship requires full-time onsite work for at least 12 consecutive weeks beginning in May or June 2027. Rocket Lab builds rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems; its Security Team works to protect personnel, assets, and intellectual property.

What you'll do

• Support the Security Team with security education, intelligence and risk assessments, network infrastructure research, and physical security work.
• Work with a mentor and security department employees, apply industry concepts to real challenges, provide progress updates, and collaborate across teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

security analyst intern

summer 2027

rocket lab

middle river md

onsite internship

12 consecutive weeks

may or june start

security team

risk assessments

security education

physical security

network infrastructure research

$22/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Potential relocation stipend
• medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, and onsite snacks and drinks. Benefit eligibility may vary.

Why this role

Applicants must be enrolled in an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program in criminal justice, national security, emergency management, or a similar field, have at least one semester remaining after the internship, hold a 3.0 GPA, and have at least three months of general work experience. A 3.5 GPA or higher, military or ROTC experience, and aerospace or technology experience are preferred.

About the employer

Rocket Lab Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing. Sector: 33.