Mechanical Engineering Internship - Summer 2025

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Date: Oct 31, 2024

Location: Centennial, CO, US, 80112 Cape Canaveral, FL, US, 32925 Decatur, AL, US, 35601 Pueblo, CO, US, 81001 Vandenberg AFB, CA, US, 93437

Company: United Launch Alliance

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 150 consecutive missions doesn’t just happen.  It’s credit to the commitment of our 2,500 team members and the systems and processes we use to pull them together.

 

As a ULA intern, you’ll gain real-world work experience and exposure to life at the nation’s premier space launch company. Together, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!

Job Overview & Responsibilities

  

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern at United Launch Alliance, you'll gain hands-on experience and have an opportunity to, but not limited to: 

 

  • Perform analysis on existing flight hardware, assist in the design and development of future hardware, perform analysis for both completed and future launches, test, and gain exposure to systems engineering, mission integration, quality assurance, system safety, launch operations, or production operations. 

  • Perform data analysis and work on analysis methodology improvement projects, software improvement projects, trade studies, manufacturer studies, creating or modifying tool designs, processing cause and corrective actions for non-conformances, maintain production work instructions, supplier management, and component or integrated systems test.  

  • Internships may require travel to suppliers, customers, or other ULA locations. 

  • Interns will typically support one or more experienced engineers in performance of assignments, spend time shadowing actual operations, and have unique assignments that support larger projects as well as experience the day-to-day workings of engineering. 

 

Interns may perform and/or participate in additional activities/events which help them build a strong network within the ULA community and with fellow interns!

 

Required Education

 

  • At minimum, completed Sophomore year of college or university by the time of the summer internship assignment.
  • High School/GED

 

Basic Qualifications

 

  • Must have a minimum college GPA of 2.90 on a 4.00 scale at the time of application; cumulative, no rounding. NOTE: An unofficial transcript is required if you are invited for an interview. We recommend you upload it to your profile when you apply. 

  • Must have a valid driver’s license and motorized vehicle transportation if assigned an internship in Alabama; California; Florida; or Pueblo, Colorado. For Denver, Colorado and Washington, DC, motorized transportation is recommended. 

 

Role Specific Qualifications

 

  • At minimum, actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university. 

  • Must have plans to be enrolled in classes during Fall Semester 2025. 

  • Ability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks during the Summer of 2025. 

  • Working knowledge of basic engineering application tools like:  

    • NX 
    • NASTRAN  
    • SolidWorks  
    • Mathcad  
    • CREO 
    • Other design and analysis tools 

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint) 

  • Effective presentation, written communication, and verbal communication skills 

  • Must be able to complete an internship at any of the below ULA's locations: 

    • Denver, CO 
    • Pueblo, CO 
    • Cape Canaveral, FL 
    • Decatur, AL 
    • Vandenburg, CA 

 

Summary Salary Range:

CO: $23.60  - $34.70  

CA: $24.80  - $36.30  

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay. 

 

What makes ULA different?

Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, diversity and professional development for employees at all levels.

We offer our interns competitive pay and benefits including:

  • An opportunity to participate in designing, building, and launching of ULA’s sports rockets
  • Flexible work environments
  • Numerous social and networking opportunities
  • For those who qualify, a living stipend may be available

 

Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off. 

 

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

 

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).

 

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by law. 

 

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).


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