Export Compliance Intern Spring 2027

From the posting

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

As an Export Compliance Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Long Beach, California, you will have the opportunity to work with the compliance team on the development of compliance policies and creation of compliance manuals. The Global Trade Compliance Department ensures that Rocket Lab follows international import and export laws; develops trade compliance policies; manages the export and import licensing regimen for the Electron, Neutron and Space Systems program; supports customs processes; conducts internal investigations involving trade compliance matters; and screens for trade restrictions.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO

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 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 …

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