Requisition ID: 1296
Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00
Location: ULA - Decatur
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 Production Engineering Intern at United Launch Alliance, you'll gain hands-on experience and will have the opportunity to:
- Support the design and implementation of manufacturing processes, procedures, and planning for multiple hardware build items across factory assembly areas.
- Develop sequences of operations and specify procedures for hardware in assigned work centers.
- Inspect machinery, equipment, and tools to verify performance, identify deficiencies, and recommend or initiate corrective actions to ensure product quality.
- Collaborate with design engineering to ensure products meet requirements and can be manufactured efficiently using optimal equipment and techniques.
- Work with quality engineering and production operations to resolve issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Perform troubleshooting to resolve manufacturing challenges, keep production on schedule, and support process improvements.
- Partner closely with technicians during the build process to ensure smooth execution.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver on manufacturing objectives.
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
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 2026.
- Ability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer of 2026.
- Attention to details and good documentation of observations/findings.
- 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:
About ULA
Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement 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.
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.
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).
Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted.
