Export Compliance Intern Spring 2027 Verified today
About the role
As an Export Compliance Intern based at Rocket Lab's Long Beach, California site, you will work with the compliance team on developing compliance policies and creating compliance manuals.
The Global Trade Compliance Department ensures Rocket Lab follows international import and export laws, develops trade compliance policies, manages export and import licensing for the Electron, Neutron and Space Systems programs, supports customs processes, conducts internal trade compliance investigations, and screens for trade restrictions.
What you will do
- Work closely with your mentor and other team members to apply your knowledge and grow your skills technically and professionally
- Apply industry concepts to solve real compliance challenges in a fast-paced environment
- Attend frequent 1:1s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success, learning and progress updates
- Participate in tech talks and network with other interns and employees through social and professional events
Qualifications required
- Enrolled in a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree program in Business Administration, Operations Management, Information Security or related disciplines, with at least one semester of school remaining after the internship
- GPA of 3.0 or above
- 3+ months of corporate function experience in operations management, business administration, or related discipline
- Able to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning January, February or March 2027
Qualifications that would be nice to have
- GPA of 3.5 or above
- 6+ months of corporate function experience in operations management, business administration, or related discipline
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
- Familiarity with export control regulations
- Knowledge of global trade compliance practices
Compensation
- Pay Range CA: $25.00 USD Hourly
- May be eligible for a stipum to subsidize relocation costs
Additional information
To work in US offices, you must be a US citizen, lawful US permanent resident (Green Card holder), lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the US Department of State and/or US Department of Commerce under ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).