CivilEngineering Internship - 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

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CivilEngineering Internship - Summer 2027

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

We care about your career development at ULA! Your hard work, time, and experience as an employee is invaluable as you take the next step in your career. Current employees are encouraged to apply even if you don't believe that you have satisfied all listed requirements. Once you apply, our recruiting team will review your resume and reach out if they have any questions about your application before passing it along to the hiring leader for your role.

Job Overview & Responsibilities

As aCivilEngineering Intern at United Launch Alliance you'll gain hands-on experience and will have the opportunity to:

Performanalysisand assisting in the design and development of futurestructures, performing analysis for both completed and future launches, test, systems engineering, mission integration, quality assurance, system safety. launch operations, and production operations.

Performdata 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, maintaining production work instructions, supplier management, and component or integrated system 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 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;orPueblo, 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) field from an accredited college or university. Preferred is Civil Engineering Degree.
• Must have plans to be enrolled in classes during Fall Semester 202 7 .
• Ability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer of 202 7 .
• Working knowledge of basic engineering application 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:
  • Cape Canaveral, FL

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.

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