The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.
Join us for a hands-on, full-time summer internship experience at our Berthoud, CO location!
Ursa Major’s Summer 2026 Internship Program offers students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in the aerospace and defense industry while contributing to meaningful, high-impact projects that support our mission and drive innovation in propulsion and advanced manufacturing.
As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern on our Solid Missle Systems team you will assist on the manufacturing development efforts on solid rocket motors. The ideal candidate will take a hands-on role in the manufacturing process, including helping with system designs and fabrication of tolling for our existing equipment. Manufacturing intern will be expected to also work closely with quality, design engineering, and build technicians to continue maturing our manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities:
- Support the manufacturing team with solving design challenges
- Learn the Energetics process to provide insightful solutions to our ever-growing manufacturing process
- Improve manufacturing processes by assisting with work instructions and process documentations
- Collaborate with quality, design engineering, and build technicians
- Help machine tooling to improve our energetics systems
- Design and 3D print tooling that would provide aid during our manufacturing process
Required qualifications
- Actively pursuing or recently graduated from an undergraduate program related to Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
- Strong mechanical sense with hands-on experience
- Experience with tool design and CAD software (preferably with NX)
- Strong desire in manufacturing processes
- Willingness to learn and contribute creatively to the team
- Experience with inspection methods, common inspection tools, and GD&T
Preferred skills
- Experience with solid rocket motors and its processes
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Lean Transformation, Six Sigma,
- Hands-on experience in production manufacturing environments
- Experience with material processes including welding, brazing, anodizing, plating, heat treating, forging, casting, machining, metal 3D printing
Program Details:
- Location: On-site at our Berthoud, CO facility
- Duration: Approximately 10–12 weeks
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday
- This is a paid internship
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $29.00/hour, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits.
Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)
- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
- Equity Grants in the Company
How To Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply Now” link at the top of the page. Usra Major will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.
NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED.
We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
No outside recruiters, please.