People & Culture Intern Fall 2026
About The Position
As a People and Culture Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Long Beach, California, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in People & Culture operations and insight into our company's approach to the employee life cycle. Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. 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. Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master's or doctorate program in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field and have at least one semester of school remaining post internship.
- GPA of 3.0 or above.
- 3+ months of corporate function experience within the areas of Human Resources.
Nice To Haves
- GPA of 3.5 or above.
- 6+ months of corporate function experience within the areas of Human Resources.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Office (Powerpoint & Excel)
- Strong time management skills and attentive to details
Responsibilities
- Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply engineering and 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
Benefits
- Relocation stipend
- Company equity
- Medical HMO, PPO & 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
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Discounted employee stock purchase program
- Subsidized EV charging stations
- Onsite gym
- Food and drinks
- Other discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
