Rocket Lab · 4 days ago
People & Culture Intern Summer 2026
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company that delivers responsive launch services and spacecraft design. As a People and Culture Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in People & Culture operations while collaborating with a team to support the employee life cycle.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
Responsibilities
As 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
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
Qualification
Required
Must be enrolled in a bachelor's, master's or doctorate program in Business Administration, Human Resources, Communications, Sociology, Psychology 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
Able to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning May or June 2026
Preferred
GPA of 3.5 or above
6+ months of corporate function experience within the areas of Human Resources
Benefits
Top tier 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
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Subsidized EV charging stations
Onsite gym
Food and drinks
Other discounts
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Recent News
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