Business Development Intern Fall 2026

Rocket Lab•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Business Development Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Albuquerque, New Mexico, you will have the opportunity to support the Business Development Team in leveraging emerging technologies to improve costing mechanisms and look for efficiencies in managing data across multiple platforms. The Business Development team works closely with every department and is the first interaction customers have with SolAero.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master's or doctorate degree program in a computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or business discipline and have at least one semester of school remaining post internship.
GPA of 3.0 or above
3+ months of applied experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)
Able to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning August or September 2026
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.

Nice To Haves

GPA of 3.5 or above
3+ months of applied experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)
Proficient in MS excel
Proficient in Python and Java
Experience with AI tools

Responsibilities

Work closely with your mentor and other employees within the department to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically and professionally
Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply industry concepts to solve real challenges
Attend frequent 1:1’s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning while providing progress updates
Enjoy tech talks and network with other interns and employees through social and professional events