Civil Engineering Intern — Hands-on Launch Systems (Summer 2027)

United-Launch-Alliance-; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

United Launch Alliance is seeking a CivilEngineering Intern for Summer 2027 to gain hands-on experience in design, analysis, and systems engineering for future launch structures. You will support quality assurance, testing, and mission integration while shadowing engineers and participating in broader projects.

The role emphasizes full-time availability for about 10 weeks, with common expectations to work at Cape Canaveral, FL. A STEM degree pursuit is preferred, especially Civil Engineering.

Qualifications

• Sophomore year completed by Summer 2027.
• Pursuing a STEM degree; Civil Engineering preferred.
• Full-time availability for ~10 weeks during Summer 2027.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle access for certain locations.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience and assist in designing future structures.
• Analyze launches, perform systems engineering, quality assurance, and testing.
• Support data analysis, tool design, trade studies, and manufacturability reviews.
• Shadow experienced engineers and participate in broader project work.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Sophomore year completed

High School/GED

Pursuing STEM degree (Civil Engineering preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Launch Alliance is seeking a CivilEngineering Intern for Summer 2027 to gain hands-on experience in design, analysis, and systems engineering for future launch structures. You will support quality assurance, testing, and mission integration while shadowing engineers and participating in broader projects.

The role emphasizes full-time availability for about 10 weeks, with common expectations to work at Cape Canaveral, FL. A STEM degree pursuit is preferred, especially Civil Engineering.