Avionics & Electrical Engineering Internship Summer 2027

United-Launch-Alliance-; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive intern pay

Opportunities to network

Living stipend may be available

9/80 schedule

Job summary

United Launch Alliance (ULA) invites you to an Avionics & Electrical Engineering Internship for Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience by analyzing existing flight hardware and supporting hardware design, testing, and production operations across different ULA programs.

You will work with experienced engineers, perform data analyses and trade studies, and contribute to quality assurance and systems safety efforts while developing practical skills for a career in aerospace engineering.

Qualifications

• Active pursuit of a STEM degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be enrolled in Fall Semester 2027.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analysis of flight hardware and design of future hardware.
• Perform data analysis, trade studies and tool design tasks.
• Shadow engineers and support day-to-day operations on projects.

Skills

Proficient in MS Office

Strong communication skills

Data analysis basics

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing STEM degree

Enrollment Fall 2027

Job description

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Avionics & Electrical Engineering Internship Summer 2027

Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID:2138

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

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.

Job Overview & Responsibilities

As an Avionics & Electrical Engineering Intern at United Launch Alliance you'll gain hands-on experience and will have the opportunity 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, systems engineering, mission integration, quality assurance, system safety, launch operations and production operations.
• Perform data analysis, analysis methodology improvement projects, software improvement projects, trade studies, design for 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.
• 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 Sophomoreyear of college or university by the time of the summer internship assignment.

• High School/GED

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a minimum college GPA of 3.00 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 degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics) field from an accredited college or university.
• Must have plans to be enrolled in classes during Fall Semester 2027.
• Ability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer of 2027.
• 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
  • Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Decatur, AL
  • Vandenberg, California

Summary Salary Range:

CO: $23.10 - $37.95

CA: $24.20 - $37.95

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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 90 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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 an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.